HomeAcademicsSponsored ProgramsLife Cycle of a Sponsored Program (Grant)Step 1. Generate Your Idea Utah Tech University Step 1. Generate Your Idea Generating a viable idea isn’t as simple as being creative and knowledgeable. This section will provide common techniques for generating ideas for a research program/project that you can develop into future applications for research support. DEVELOP A PRELIMINARY IDEA More information ASSESS YOUR IDEA’S POTENTIAL FOR SUCCESS View More SEEK INPUT AND FEEDBACK Get Started COMMUNICATE YOUR INTENT TO APPLY More Details BECOME A PEER REVIEWER Continue Step 2. Find Funding