Research Grant Program - Tips for success

• Our mission is to support applied agronomic, environmental and regulatory research conducted by scientists in cooperation with superintendents to benefit the golf courses they manage. Proposals selected for funding must be compatible with this mission.
  
• Superintendents should communicate the problems and issues that need to be addressed through research to turfgrasss scientists in their state or region.
  
• Turfgrass scientists should involve superintendents in developing the research proposal particularly in the section on rationale/description of the problem and when developing proposed treatments. Visit the Chapter Cooperative Research Program's Steps for Proposal Development for a step-by-step guide to help in this process.
  
• Funding research conducted on a golf course is a priority of the Research Committee. 
  
• The letters submitted by Chapters in support of proposed research projects are carefully reviewed by the Research Committee and are an important factor in determining funding. 
  
• More than one Chapter can submit a letter in support of a proposed research project.
  
• A superintendent who is a Chapter officer must write the letter in support of the proposed research. The letter should clearly and concisely state the value and importance of the proposed research to superintendents.
  
• If the proposal is submitted as a request for funding under the Chapter Cooperative Research Program the letter must also clearly state the Chapter’s financial commitment to support the proposed research for the duration of the project.
  
• Meet all the stated deadlines and adhere to the guidelines stated under the Checklist section of the request for proposals.