We DO NOT keep a file of successful proposals available for folks to paw
through.  There are issues about plagiarism, proprietary information,
academic freedom et al.  Since the list of awards received is public
information folks are free to ask the researcher directly.  If that
researcher cannot find a copy of the proposal, and if that specific
researcher gives me, in writing, permission for the requestor to have a
copy of that specific proposal, fine.  However, I would prefer that the
researcher provide the copy themselves.

I do encourage all researchers to get copies of their reviewers
comments, whether the proposal was awarded or rejected.  It's especially
nice to know what you did right!  I also ask that they share the things
they did correct or incorrect with me.  That way I have a of anonymous
"dos and don'ts" for various agencies to provide to folks new to the
arena.

Jean.

Jean Humphries, Director
ASU East - Research & Sponsored Projects
602-727-1086
fax 602-727-1876
xxxxxx@asu.edu

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From:   xxxxxx@homer.louisville.edu
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Sent:   Tuesday, October 14, 1997 1:36 AM
To:     Multiple recipients of list RESADM-L
Subject:        Proposal files

One of the schools in our university is really hustling to find ways to
encourage/support faculty in writing grant proposals.  Now they are
asking for our help in creating and maintaining a file of successful
proposals that faculty can use as models.
Has anyone else had any experience with this sort of thing?  Any
suggestions?  Any philosophical thoughts about the concept?
I have qualms about it, myself.  Coming from a writing background, I
know how difficult it is to write something that is both good and
original after you've been shown something that's held out as an
exemplary example of what you're supposed to be writing.
John Finley
Office of Sponsored Programs Development
University of Louisville
Louisville, Ky. 40292
Tele: 502 852-6512 FAX: 502 852-8361
xxxxxx@homer.louisville.edu