Scientific Research Grants

Scientific Research Grant Application Process

Standard Format Submission (Primary Funding):

Submit 6 hard copies and 1 electronic copy (PDF or Word file on floppy disk or CD) to:
Lawrence T. Schwartz, Ph.D., Vice President for Science & Research
English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association Foundation
PO Box 219, Seal Rock, OR 97376-0219

Page 1 - Application Header:
1. Title of Proposed Study (must be different from ongoing or pending research)
2. Name of Principal Investigator
3. Phone, Fax and Email
4. Institution Research Unit
5. Address
6. Requested Direct Costs Per Year
7. Requested Indirect Costs Per Year (not to exceed 8% of total direct costs)
8. Other Current Funding Sources/Other Possible Funding Sources
9. Summary of Research in 200 words or less

Pages 2-8 - Research Proposal Content:
1. Significance of Research
2. Background of Research and Preliminary Work
3. Specific Objectives (must be clearly stated and different from ongoing/pending research; must be performable within grant period; future research described as long-term goals)
4. Brief Description of Research Design and Methods
5. Expected Outcomes/Potential Application(s) to English Springer Spaniels or all dogs
6. Anticipated Problems or Obstacles
7. References (including relevant publications of Principal Investigator/Coinvestigators)
8. Detailed Budget Estimates for Each Year (including all costs for dog owners participating in research)
9. Project Timeline (identifying intermediate milestones with planned completion dates)

Expedited Review Process (for proposals already funded by other granting bodies or requiring only Foundation support, not funding):

Evaluation Criteria:

Review Process:

Post-Award Requirements: