1. Developing Complex Team Science Proposals
Kia Reaves, MBA, CRA
Administrative Officer for Research
Division of Nephrology & Hypertension
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2. “Teamwork makes the dream work”
Sub Site
Administrator Prime Site
Administrator
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

3. “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

4. “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

5. “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

6. “Teamwork makes the dream work”
Ultimate Goal
Working together as a group on the complex scientific proposal in hopes of
advancing scientific research and innovation.