Lowcountry Grant Solutions
Empowering your grants.
Lowcountry Grant Solutions (LGS) is a consulting service founded to support early-career researchers and new NIH-funded investigators. Whether you’re preparing your first R-series or K-series award, or managing a newly funded project, LGS offers personalized guidance and tools to help you succeed. LGS specializes in helping investigators navigate the critical but complex early stages of grant and project management. From IRB submissions to JIT documentation to research staffing, LGS provides the support and structure you need to simplify compliance, hiring, budgeting, and project startup.
Why work with me?
My name is Stacey Sellers
Welcome! I'm the founder of Lowcountry Grant solutions and I'm glad you're here! With over 15 years of experience in research operations in academic and federal settings, I am excited to assist your team in achieving success with your projects. I started Lowcountry Grant Solutions so I could support new investigators in navigating the blank space between receiving their first award and getting it off the ground. Let's work together to bring your ideas to life!
Areas of Expertise
Congratulations on receiving your first grant! Lowcountry Grant Solutions specializes in supporting early-stage investigators in navigating the complexities of funded grants. We offer tailored guidance, administrative support, and project management tools to ensure a smooth and successful project execution. Let us help you make the most of this exciting opportunity!
New Investigator Bootcamp
NIH grant essentials for new investigators - fast, focused, foundational!
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Four hours of live virtual training
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JIT process and guidance
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IRB application assistance
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Staffing Strategies & Personnel Management
Regulatory Guidance & support
Maintain compliance.
Get IRB approval the first time!
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Guidance on IRB categories & submissions
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Help preparing IRB applications, informed consent, HIPAA waivers, and protocols
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Overview of ongoing reporting, modifications, and continuing review timelines
Budget
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financials
Budget development & strategies to make the most of your award.
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Guidance on building realistic grant budgets
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Translate your research plan into staffing and operational costs
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Assist with budget justifications, and cost projections
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Templates & Tools
project & Grant management
Receive consultation & valuable tools for effective project management.
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Consultation through grant lifecycle
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Assist with timelines, deliverables, and team coordination to keep projects on track
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Provide systems and templates to streamline communication and documentation
hiring
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staffing
Strategic hiring and effective management through:
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Hiring Strategy & Planning
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Candidate Identification & Screening Support
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Interviewing & Decision-Making Guidance
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Onboarding & Offboarding Frameworks
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Templates & Tools