Engagement Model
Models for Engaging SPARC
Models for Engaging SPARC
There are three tiers of management proposed as models for engaging with SPARC. At the highest level engagement, tier one is for pan-university proposals that have several colleges involved and need a professional management team to run the grant effectively. On the other side, tier three offers services to faculty or groups to fill any roles that may be missing on the current team (e.g., project management, proposal development, monitoring and evaluation).
TIER ONE
Pan-University Proposals
Pan-University Proposals
Administration
Propose, manage and execute project at SPARC.Engagement
SPARC team identifies and leads strategic large proposals and projects that UMN can lead or partner in. Faculty could send, or SPARC team can horizon scan to find.Example
USAID LASER - $70M, 577 partners; 13 colleges, 14 external networks; 2 domestic partnersTIER TWO
Multi-College, Administratively Complex
Multi-College, Administratively Complex
Administration
Split responsibilities with administration and PI negotiated based on circumstance of project.Engagement
SPARC team works with faculty teams or individuals based on faculty interest to submit proposal and support project work.Example
CDC Technical Assistance, USAID Feed the Future Food Safety LaboratoryTIER THREE
College-Based, College Run, Need SWAT Team
College-Based, College Run, Need SWAT Team
Administration
Provide temporary administrative support to propose and/or launch project. After award the project is completely managed by PI’s department.Engagement
College and/or faculty request SPARC team support to develop proposals, establish teams or support project start up or management as needed.Example
AMR Center GrantContact SPARC at sparc@umn.edu with questions about our engagement model.
Contact SPARC at sparc@umn.edu with questions about our engagement model.