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Sept. 1, 2008
New Web site is toolbox for researchers
A new Web site that provides a virtual toolbox for sponsored research and scholarly endeavors is now accessible on the University of South Carolina's Office of Research and Economic Development home page.
It's billed as a site for new investigators, but even veteran faculty might find it useful because the site gathers in one place a listing of sites that provide information on everything from writing quality proposals to managing fiscal and technical aspects of awards. That information existed prior to the toolbox site, but it was scattered.
"Paramount to the University's mission is the need for external funding through grants, contracts, and commitments from partners interested in furthering science and art in which our institution is significantly engaged," said Rose Booze, interim vice president for research and economic development. "This new investigator toolbox is available to help you find, obtain, and manage your sponsored funding."
The site was developed by Wanda Hutto, research development director, and Danielle McElwain, GRANT training manager. It's divided into four categories: Finding Funding, Developing the Proposal, Submitting the Proposal, and Administering the Project. Each category includes links to other University offices or services pertaining to that topic.
For instance, under the "Finding Funding" category, users can click on the USC Funding Alerts Database, Grants.gov, and other sites that offer tips on garnering external research support. The "Administering the Project" category provides links to contract and grant accounting, the Accounting Intranet, the USCeRA Award Module, and University research reports.
