How do you facilitate peer review and internal quality review checks to ensure compliance with funding body requirements and internal policies?Is this done via email and involves lots of chasing of numerous reviewers and approvers? If so, here is how…
Once a proposal or award has been made, managing contracts can often be challenging with approval and peer review processes, documentation all in one place and tracking of changes for audit purposes. Here is a general overview of how contracts…
Often your Pre-Awards software vendor will convince you that their platform can “easily integrate” with your ERP or Finance & HR systems, so you have a seamless flow of data and reporting. From our own research and conversations with dozens…
To mitigate the risks associated with poor stakeholder communication, the following strategies can be implemented: Establish a Communication Plan: Develop a comprehensive communication plan that outlines the channels, frequency, and methods of communication among team members and stakeholders. This plan…
Importance of Stakeholder Communication Research proposal development is a multifaceted process that demands effective stakeholder communication to ensure success. Overlooking crucial events can lead to delays, miscommunication, and missed opportunities, ultimately jeopardising the chances of securing funding. By implementing a robust…
Author: Dr Paul Roberts Working as a Business Advisor to the GrantsNow team at Fusion Practices requires reflecting on all aspects of research and knowledge exchange activity. Research and Knowledge Exchange activities are imbibed with risk and Research and Enterprise…
In the world of research funding, efficiency and effectiveness are paramount. As advances in technology reshape industries, it is essential for research institutions applying for Grant Funding adapt to the changing landscape. This article delves into the challenges posed by…
At GrantsNow, we understand that managing research grants and the related data flows can be complex and time-consuming. That’s why we have developed a platform that simplifies the pre-award process and delivers high-quality integrations quickly. With our pre-award solution, you…
Author: Dr Paul Roberts A key part of the development of our GrantsNow product is to monitor key trends and challenges across the UK Research and Innovation Environment. This week we consider the implications for Research and Enterprise Divisions in…
This can significantly improved by adopting a dedicated Contract Management module such as GrantsNow. This can be used standalone or as part of our end to end Pre-Awards platform. GrantsNow embeds contracts into your pre-award process. It helps to define…