Collaboration on an idea
Collaboration on an ongoing project
Continuation of an ongoing project
Talk to your faculty advisor!
The Plan: 1 year in advance
Development of the idea
Informal talks with faculty
Think about extramural funding and start applying - remember that many funding mechanisms have only one submission date per year, and that the grantreview cycle will be at least 6 months long.
The Plan: 6 months in advance
Prepare a rough draft of your proposed project, including a budget.
Meet with Dr. Amedee, or your advisor to review your proposal and discuss possible revisions.
Continue to pursue extradepartmental funding.
The Plan: 3 months in advance
Prepare final draft of proposal and submit for departmental approval, including the budget.
Get approval for human subjects from the Institutional Review Board [IRB] or for animal use from the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee [IACUC].
The Mechanics
IRB approval:
http://www.som.tulane.edu/irb/
IACUC approval:
http://www.som.tulane.edu/iacuc/
The Routing Sheet:
http://www.tmc.tulane.edu/researchadmin/ forms/TUHSCROUTING3.31.04.pdf
The budget: be realistic and accurate.
Animal costs and per diem rates can be obtained from the vendor [e.g. Charles River for rodents] or the Vivarium [988-5211].
Most vendors have on-line catalogs to help you get prices for other materials and supplies.
The Bottom Line
Start early.
Ask questions.
Take advice.
