Bar Success Research Grant Program - Proposal Application Preview

The grant application form is designed to elicit detailed information about the proposed project to the Bar Success Research Grant Program. The information should build and expand upon the entries placed on the Letter of Interest (LOI) form. Responses, however, should be only as long as necessary. Do not feel compelled to exhaust the character limits.

The information provided should focus on components of the program for which grant funds are being sought, though contextual information about other components should be provided to the extent necessary and possible.

All fields on this form require a response. If a prompt is not applicable to the proposed project, mark "N/A". 

Given the competitive nature of the process, not every grant applicant will be awarded funding. 

Please direct questions about this grant application process to [email protected] with the subject line: "Question – Full Proposal."

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Program Name
Please enter the name of the program for which funding is sought.
Character Limit: 100

Program Summary
Please enter a brief statement of the program purpose. 
Character Limit: 500

Amount Sought 
Please enter the amount of AccessLex Institute grant funds being sought for the program.
Character Limit: 20

Total Program Cost
Please enter the total cost of the program during the grant timeframe.  
Character Limit: 20

Proposed Funding Duration
Please enter the proposed grant duration in months.  
Character Limit: 2

Proposed Funding Start Date
Character Limit: 10

Proposed Funding End Date
Character Limit: 10

Problem/Issue Statement
Describe the problem or issue that the project seeks to investigate. Be sure to discuss the potential implications of the research and why it is important to conduct. If this is a problem or issue of heightened relevance or importance, please explain why. Please include relevant data necessary to complete the proposed research. Grant research may seek to address multiple problems or issues.
Character Limit: 3000

Research Questions
List the research questions that the program will seek to answer.
Character Limit: 2000

Theoretical or Conceptual Framework
Describe the existing theories or concepts that underly the proposed research.
Character Limit: 2000

Data Collection 
Describe with specificity the data collection plans. At a minimum, provide the following information:

• List of the data (quantitative and other types) that will be used to conduct the research
• Description of each dataset and its relevance to the research project
• Identification of the sources of each dataset and whether the data has already been acquired, collected, or is currently unavailable
• Descriptions of acquisition and collection methods for any outstanding data and any potential limitations or difficulties associated with obtaining the data

Character Limit: 3000

Data Analysis 
Describe with specificity the data analysis methods and plans. At minimum, provide the following information:

• Explanations of the methods used to analyze each dataset
• Assessments of the strengths and shortcomings of each dataset in helping to answer the research questions

Character Limit: 3000

Program Activities and Assessment Timeline 
Complete and upload the Bar Success Research Grant Program Project Timeline. Click here to access the template.
File Size Limit: 2 MB

Program Budget
Please upload a clear and detailed budget for the proposed project using the AccessLex Institute budget template.
File Size Limit: 2 MB

• Please note that Helix Bar Review, Inc. (“Helix”) is a non-profit affiliate of AccessLex Institute. Applicants may not utilize AccessLex Institute grant funds to pay for non-Helix Bar Review, Inc. commercial bar preparation programs or materials.
• Helix Bar Review, Inc. materials and services may be included in the proposed project, and are included in the program budget at current market rates. More information about Helix is available at HelixBarReview.org. Please direct any specific questions regarding this to [email protected].

Budget Narrative
In addition to the completed budget template, please provide a budget justification/narrative.
Character Limit: 3000

Organization and Qualifications of Key Staff
Please describe the primary organization(s) in which the research activities will take place. Please also list key staff and describe their roles and qualifications for this project. Attach all key staff resumes or curricula vitae as one document through the link below. Please limit each resume/CV to a two-page maximum focusing only on information that is relevant to qualifications for this project.
Character Limit: 3000 | File Size Limit: 2 MB

Collaborations and Partnerships
Describe any formal collaborations or partnerships with other organizations. Describe how these collaborations or partnerships will contribute to the quality of the proposed project. Please include only collaborations and partnerships for which formal commitments have already been secured. If no formal collaborations or partnerships, mark “N/A”.
Character Limit: 2000

Dissemination Plan
Please refer to the "Publicity" Section 6 of the Grant Agreement, as it contains important provisions about the manner in which findings and other information arising from the grant- funded research may be publicized. Most notably, the Grant Agreement provides AccessLex with a 30-day exclusive publicity provision for publishing findings and other information associated with the grant-funded research. In addition, Grantees have a duty to provide prominent attribute to AccessLex as the sources of the grant funding. AccessLex staff may contact you to discuss collaborative publicity efforts aimed at maximizing the impact of publicity efforts. Should you have any questions about this Section, please email [email protected].

Subject to the above, please describe any plans to announce receipt of the grant and/or any plans to disseminate information about research activities and findings experienced during the period of grant funding. If no such plans, mark "N/A". 
Character Limit: 2000

Potential Program Obstacles and Challenges
Describe any potential obstacles or challenges that could impact the program’s overall success and plans to respond to these obstacles or challenges. If no such plans, mark “N/A”.
Character Limit: 2000

Supplemental Information
Please provide any other relevant information not addressed by the previous questions that may help AccessLex Institute evaluate the application. Items directly related to your program, such as letter(s) of support and collaboration, and relevant publication(s) may be uploaded. If no such information will be added, mark “N/A”.
Character Limit: 2000 | File Size Limit: 2 MB

IRB Process
Applicants should check with their university’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) office and/or sponsored research office to consult about IRB requirements before submitting their proposal to AccessLex Institute. IRB approval is required for any research project involving human subjects, which includes collecting data through interviews, surveys, or experiments. Please check the appropriate box(es) below if you have 1. consulted with your university about IRB requirements (if applicable) and 2. have received approval prior to submitting this application.
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I have consulted with my institution's IRB office (if applicable to my program).
I received IRB approval prior to submitting this application.
N/A

Successful execution of the grant agreement is required before the decision to award a grant is considered final. Please review the standard grant agreement and share with your legal team to confirm that your organization does not foresee any issues with this standard agreement. Applicants will have 90 days from the date they receive a funding invitation to fully execute the grant agreement before the award offer expires.

Have you reviewed the standard grant agreement?*
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Yes 
No

Principal Investigator Name
Please enter the name of the principal investigator. If there are multiple PIs, designate one to identify here.
Character Limit: 250

Principal Investigator Email
Please enter the principal investigator’s email address.
Character Limit: 254

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