Unless requested by the Research Committee, changes or corrections cannot be made once the proposal has been submitted.
Applicants will be notified of receipt of the proposal.
Specific Requirements for Research Proposals
All proposals will be evaluated based upon thoroughness and clarity in addressing the areas described below. Proposals should use the
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th edition) format and may not exceed 20 pages excluding the appendices.
A. Table of Contents
The proposal must have a table of contents that precedes the proposal and highlights the areas below, with proper pagination.
B. Key Words
Provide five key words, preferably using the medical subject heading text of the National Library of Medicine.
C. Abstract
Provide an abstract of up to 150 words of the proposed research. Include an explanation of the research problem, the research design, the setting, the sample, and the proposed methodology.
D. Rationale/Statement of the Problem
Provide a comprehensive description of the problem and rationale for the proposed study.
E. Goals and Objectives
Specify the goals and objectives that will be addressed by the proposed project.
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F. Hypothesis/Research Question
Delineate the hypothesis to be tested or research question(s) to be addressed.
G. Literature Review
Provide a comprehensive review and a critical analysis of the research literature available to support the proposal. Provide evidence that the findings from the proposed study will add to the existing body of knowledge or will significantly improve methodological procedures.
H. Relevance to SCI
Describe the impact of the proposed study to SCI and its relevance to SCI nursing practice.
I. Methodology
Outline the research methodology to be used, including: design, sample size (power analysis, if appropriate), setting, procedure for data collection, and data analysis. Include copies of measurement instruments in the appendices section and describe their reliability and validity indices.
J. Timetable
Provide a detailed chronological sequence of research activities that will occur during the proposed study period.
K. Facility and Resources
Describe the facility and summarize the resources available to support the proposed project. Include support letters indicating administrative and other support in the appendices section.
L. Personnel
Submit curricula vitae of the Principal Investigator and co-investigators in the appendices section. Information about other research personnel (statistician, research assistant, laboratory technicians, and other consultants) essential to the study should also be
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included. Include a delineation of the role and responsibilities of all project personnel. The use of a statistician or statistical consultant is highly recommended.
M. Budget
Using the form provided, list all budget items for which funding is requested, as well as funds contributed from other sources. Administrative overhead cost is limited to 12%. (This includes indirect costs.)
Major equipment purchases, that is, computers, laptop computers, video equipment, and so forth, are not generally approved. Any equipment funded must be dedicated to the Principal Investigator for use in the approved project and cannot be converted for other use for the duration of the project. It is expected that the equipment will remain in the applicant institution at the conclusion of the study.
Grant funds generally will not be awarded to support any portion of the salary of the Principal Investigator, unless fully justified in the proposal.
Any changes to the budget in excess of $1,000, after project approval, must be approved in writing by the Chair of the Research Committee.
A line item justification of all budget items must be included in the proposal. Collaborative funding and sharing of resources is encouraged. However, the proposal must contain the specific details of the way in which the collaborative effort will be carried out and what each organization will be responsible for in the context of the proposed research.
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