Part 1 of this series includes the statement, ""Grappling with grant applications at your desk is as central to scientific success as is wrestling with experimental conundrums at the bench. In the fight for research dollars, grant writing can make or break a research career no matter how good or innovative a scientist's ideas are." This is a great series to read if what you … [Read more...] about Article Series: How Not to Kill a Grant Application
Preparing to Write – by Cynthia Adams
Whether you are going to write a grant proposal for a government agency or a private funder, such as a foundation or corporation, the components of the proposal are quite similar. The amount of detail required may be considerably different, but the basic elements are generally the same. Most grantmakers have instructions on how you should develop your application for … [Read more...] about Preparing to Write – by Cynthia Adams
“DECLINED” Can my proposal be revived? – by RIck Nader
Learn why so many grant proposals get rejected and what to do about it. At many funding agencies, it takes somewhere between 2-3 submissions on average before a PI's first award decision. So, it's wise as a faculty member to think of the declined proposal as "declined for now" rather than "declined forever." Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3lQvjvj … [Read more...] about “DECLINED” Can my proposal be revived? – by RIck Nader
Ignite Grants 2020 Info Session
UP Faculty and staff are invited to attend an IGNITE Grants 2020 info session on November 22nd at 11:15 AM in Franz Hall RM. 33. The quick, 45-minute session will cover several topics including: - Why you should apply - Tips on interpreting the RFP - Grant-writing strategies - Other key steps A Q& A session will include a former IGNITE grantee. If you've thought about … [Read more...] about Ignite Grants 2020 Info Session
What to Read to Write a Winning Grant Proposal
Q: What should I read so that I can write a winning grant proposal? A: Everyone wants to write the grant application that will rise to the top of the applicant pool, but because winning a grant often takes multiple attempts to the same agency, it requires persistence as well as patience as you develop your grant writing skills. Gaining competency in any new skill requires … [Read more...] about What to Read to Write a Winning Grant Proposal