Guide to Research projects at the MH faculty
Research projects at the MH faculty
A guide and FAQ for the proposal process and management of externally funded projects
FAQ
Find answers to frequently asked questions for the different stages in project management by clicking on the puzzle pieces below.
The application and project management process
Developing and writing a good proposal takes time! Here are the different stages of applying for and managing a project.
- Start by developing your idea with your colleagues.
- Discuss your project idea with your immediate leader.
- Identify suitable funding opportunities - the Grants Office website and ResearchConnect can be a good place to start!
- Stay up to date on courses and reading days delivered by the Grants Office and the Norwegian Research Council.
- Get approval from your department leader to apply for funding.
- If you want someone to review your proposal, contact the Grants Office via one of the expression of interest procedures.
- All externally funded projects must have a detailed a budget. When developing the budget contact the project economist at your department as early as possible. The department may have internal deadlines.
- Remember to factor in the time it takes to hire (i.e. PhDs, postdocs, researchers etc.) when planning your project start-dates.
- Complete and submit the BOA checklist before submitting your application.
- We keep a database of proposals and evaluation summary reports for documentation and learning purposes. Once you have applied, please send the following to the grants office:
- Submitted proposals
- Evaluation summary reports
- Sign the grant contract and any relevant agreements. Your research advisor can assist you.
- Prepare a revised budget based on the awarded funds. Your project economist can assist you.
- Develop a Data Management Plan.
- Develop a Data Protection Impact Assessment.
- If relevant, apply for ethics approval.
- Notify your department leader.
- Contact relevant administrative support at your department (HR, project economist).
- Based on the funder’s guidelines and requirements, plan for follow-up reporting, hiring personnel, purchases and other project actions.
NOTE: Hiring of personnel can be lengthy so we recommend to start the process as soon as possible.
- The project leader is responsible for the scientific and economic management of the project:
- Distribute information to all involved in the project
- Report any changes to the project to the relevant administrative support and apply for extensions if necessary
- Submit scientific and potentially financial reporting. The different funding sources have different requirements for what type of reporting is needed and to what extent.
- Resolve any outstanding accounting.