Services

Preparation & Submission of Grant Proposals & Contracts 
Resources  |  Workshops  | Other Services | Mission

• identify internal and/or external funding opportunities and information that match your research interests


• obtain/help complete grant application forms and materials


• provide editorial assistance on grant proposals and contracts


• develop budgets and budget narratives
• prepare routing forms and help route grant proposals and contracts


• help with submissions to the Human Subjects Office


• serve as liaison to the Division of Sponsored Programs, the UI Accounting Office, the UI International Programs Office, funding agencies and organizations, etc.


• provide information or find answers to questions about University of Iowa/College of Education grant-related policies and procedures, UI travel policies, funding agencies and organizations, schools and school districts throughout Iowa, etc.

The GRSC has education-related resources that can help with your grant- and research-related activities, including:

• UI, COE, and Iowa City boilerplate information


• directories of select public and private funders and funding information


• copies of select funding announcements and requests for proposals


• books and information on writing grant proposals and designing research proposals


• directories of schools and school district information for the State of Iowa


• directories of demographic information for the State of Iowa


• copies of training materials and handouts from GRSC workshops and presentations

Each semester, the GRSC offers a variety of informational workshops and presentations for the COE faculty, staff, and students to supplement grant- and research-related workshops offered on campus. Where possible, guest speakers from UI offices such as the Division of Sponsored Programs, the Grant Accounting Office, and the Office of Human Subjects are brought in to discuss University policies and procedures. Topics may include:

• UI/COE Routing Policies and Procedures
• Identifying/Accessing Grant- and Research-Related Resources and Funding Opportunities via the Internet
• Overview of the Grant-Seeking Process
• Writing Grant Proposals: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
• Preparing Budgets and Budget Narratives
• Human Subjects Office/IRB Policies and Procedures
• Preparing Posters for Professional Conferences

• The GRSC can be written into grant budgets to provide post-award support for funded projects. Availability is limited. Contact the GRSC Director for more information.
• The GRSC is available to locate and compile demographic information about Iowa schools and school districts.
• The GRSC can help in identifying COE faculty and staff members with specific research interests.
• The GRSC is available to help coordinate grant-or research-related topical interest group meetings, brown bag discussions, seminars, colloquia, etc.

The College of Education Grant and Research Services Center (GRSC) provides support for grant and research projects, training projects, and service projects in the College by: