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Developing Complex Team Science ProposalsKia Reaves, MBA, CRA

Administrative Officer for ResearchDivision of Nephrology & Hypertension

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“Teamwork makes the dream work”

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Principal InvestigatorPrincipal Investigator

“Teamwork makes the dream work”

Start early• Start your proposal 6-8 months in advance, if possible

Communicate• Meet as much as needed • Contact the sponsor, if necessary for clarity• Set goals, assign roles and tasks, be productive, set deadlines

“Teamwork makes the dream work”

Road Blocks• Incomplete tasks• Changes in key personnel (PD/PI, Core Directors)• Little or no communication• Lack of knowledge/information

“Teamwork makes the dream work”

Solutions• Remind the team of the main goal – building/submitting a successful proposal • Assign new tasks, if necessary• Set deadlines and keep them

“Teamwork makes the dream work”

Ultimate GoalWorking together as a group on the complex scientific proposal in hopes of

advancing scientific research and innovation.