Pre-Proposal Submission Form

(Not required for Doctoral or Master’s Grant Program applicants)

The NATA Foundation requires that investigators interested in submitting a grant application to the NATA Foundation first submit a “Pre-proposal”. The purpose of the Pre-proposal is to optimize the time invested by investigators and the NATA Foundation Research Committee in writing and reviewing grant proposals, respectively. The Pre-proposal will allow the NATA Foundation Research Committee to evaluate whether or not the proposed research project is of interest to the NATA Foundation. The NATA Foundation Research Committee will evaluate the Pre-proposal for subject matter (topic and hypotheses) and for research design/methodology. Based upon this evaluation, the committee will either invite the submission of a full proposal or indicate that the proposed project is not of interest to the NATA Foundation. An invitation to submit a full proposal does not imply a commitment to funding. It does indicate that the topic is of potential interest to the NATA Foundation and that the general research design seems reasonable based on the information provided in the Pre-proposal. Submission deadlines for full grant proposals are February 15 of each year. A full proposal must be submitted by the date stated in the letter indicating acceptance of the Pre-proposal. Otherwise, to assure timeliness and pertinence of the subject matter, a new Pre-proposal must be submitted. Any commitment to funding may occur only after a detailed review of the full proposal by the NATA Foundation Research Committee, and formal approval by the NATA Foundation Board of Directors. If the proposed project is not of interest to the NATA Foundation, the committee will provide a brief notice indicating the general category of reason(s). Due to the large volume of pre-proposals submitted, detailed feedback as to the reasons will not be provided.

NOTE: As of December 9, 2010 the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Foundation has significantly changed the maximum allowable funding limit for the General Grants Program. Total direct costs for any grant submitted to the General Grant Program are now capped at $50,000 per award.  The NATA Foundation will continue to allow indirect costs up to 15% of the total direct costs.

In addition, the NATA Foundation has revised the eligibility criteria for individuals submitting grants.  Either the Principal Investigator (PI) OR Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) must be a Certified Athletic Trainer in good standing with the Board of Certification AND a current member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION

A Pre-proposal may be submitted at any time. The Pre-proposal must be submitted online, utilizing the form below. It is recommended that researchers submit the pre-proposal at least 3 months prior to any funding application deadline. The applicant must be explicit and concise in providing the following information: