FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How can we increase our chances of earning a grant?

A. Demonstrate clearly how your project is consistent with the MRI’s mission “to explore and support the development of innovative interactional, systemic approaches to understanding and improving human relationships.”

Q. Will the MRI grant be enough to fund our entire project?

A. An MRI grant can fund a stand alone study or it can be used to expand or add a component to a larger research project.

Q. Do the grants cover indirect costs?

A. MRI grants shall not be used to pay for indirect costs and no overhead of grant monies is to be taken out by institutions (i.e. accounting and legal expenses, administrative salaries, office expenses, rent, security expenses, telephone expenses, and utilities).

Q. What direct costs can be covered by the grants?

A. The grants can be used for, and are not limited to, salaries for research assistants, participant payments, supplies, technology expenses (software, hardware, imaging, etc.), travel to conduct research, travel to disseminate findings, stipend/salary support, course buy out and supplemental training.

Q. When is the Cut-off date for grant applications?

A. Proposals are normally reviewed on a rolling monthly basis.

Q. When will we know if our applications has been accepted for review?

A. You will receive an email shortly after submission indicating that MRI has received your application.

Q. My application will not upload. Are there other ways to submit it?

A. You can scan your application and attachments and email to mri@mri.org.

Q. How do you make sure a grant is being spent as proposed?

A. Once the project is approved, we will ask you to sign an agreement describing how we will follow-up with you and track the progress of your research.

Q. Where can I learn more about MRI’s history?

A. Our archives are available from the Stanford University Library’s Special Collections. Articles and books by MRI’s founders are available on-line.