ORD supports UMKC faculty in preparing competitive proposals. ORD designed the internal proposal review process to ensure that every proposal submitted meets high standards of excellence. Here's how it works:

1. Formation of Review Committee: PI and ORD assemble a committee of research-active faculty members or field experts ito provide comprehensively evaluate the proposal.
2. Distribution of Materials: The committee is provided with the proposal and any relevant guidelines from the funder, ensuring that the review aligns with the specific requirements.
3. Evaluation Process: The reviewers carefully assess the proposal, focusing on its significance, methodology, budget, and alignment with the funder's priorities.
4. Feedback Collection: Individual committee members provide written feedback. 
5. Communication with Principal Investigator: The PI and the review committee decide whether they want to meet to give feedback in person or over Zoom, in addition to the written feedback.
6. Support and Follow-up: If needed, support is offered to implement the suggested changes, and a follow-up review may be conducted to ensure the proposal's quality.

The internal review process reflects UMKC’s dedication to research excellence and support for our faculty's groundbreaking work.

Review Process

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Help other researchers by serving on an internal review panel or providing developmental editing. Faculty compensated $500 per review.

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