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Do we need to have a community partner in our team?
Do we need to have a community partner in our team?
No, it is not required to have a community partner. A team can stand alone with at least one NMC faculty or staff member and one NMC student. However, teams with a community partner will be viewed more favorably as it would fulfill one of the goals of the Innovation Spark Grants, which is to expand the College's partnerships.
Can applicants request to see the scores of their proposal?
Can applicants request to see the scores of their proposal?
While direct numerical scores will not be released, a summary statement regarding the proposal's strengths and weaknesses can be given.
Are we allowed extensions for our projects?
Are we allowed extensions for our projects?
No-cost extensions may be granted on a case-by-case basis, subject to the review committee's decision.
Is it optional to present at the NMC Research Symposium and/or the EPIIC Innovation Capacity Professional Development (ICPD)?
Is it optional to present at the NMC Research Symposium and/or the EPIIC Innovation Capacity Professional Development (ICPD)?
No, it is a part of our requirements that awardees present at both occasions.
Can NMC students apply on their own?
Can NMC students apply on their own?
No, it is a requirement to have an NMC faculty or staff member present with an NMC student in one team.
Is there a minimum or maximum number of participants in a team?
Is there a minimum or maximum number of participants in a team?
There is a minimum of two individuals, one NMC faculty or staff member and one NMC student. There is no ceiling number, so a group can consist of three (3) or more people.
If the student is on a part-time status, does that affect my team's eligibility to apply?
If the student is on a part-time status, does that affect my team's eligibility to apply?
No, it does not affect your team's eligibility to apply. As long as the student has their "student" status, then they meet our team requirements. What we do require is that the NMC faculty or staff member (who will be the Principal Investigator of the research proposal) has a full-time status.
Can we work with partners outside of the CNMI?
Can we work with partners outside of the CNMI?
Yes, as long as there is an existing partnership between and the college or there is a potential for a partnership that is beneficial to the college, which should be explained well in your RFA form.
Who can be considered as a partner?
Who can be considered as a partner?
"Partners" can be nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and private agencies.
What is the "CITI training," and why is it a requirement for the grant?
What is the "CITI training," and why is it a requirement for the grant?
CITI stands for "Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative" and is a tool used by colleges, universities, and even healthcare institutions to increase integrity and expedite professional advancement. These online training courses are required for our grant because they will help teams with research compliance, or simply the "do's and dont's" of research.
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