Section III: Decision Process

What is the grant concept; what will this grant support?

1. Is the concept compatible with mission statement?
   Yes? Green light – Go to next question
   No? Red light – Stop
2. Is the concept a part of current strategy?
   Yes? Green light Which tier? – Go to next question
   No? Red light – Stop
3. We have data that clearly demonstrates need for program for grant application.
   Yes? Green light – Go to next question
   Some reservations? Yellow light – Re-evaluate
   No? Red light – Stop
4. Concept has been approved by faculty and staff and approved.
   Yes? Green light – Go to next question
   Some reservations? Yellow light – Re-evaluate
   No? Red light – Stop
5. There are good prospects for funding this program at the end of this grant.
   Yes? Green light – Go to next question
   Some reservations? Yellow light – Re-evaluate
   No? Red light – Stop
6. Concept approved by the chancellor.
   Yes? Green light – Go to next question
   No? Red light – Stop
7. Concept received office of research administration approval.
   Yes? Green light – Go to next question
   No? Red light – Stop