Grant Writing: Developing a Proposal
The research development team provides comprehensive support throughout the proposal process:
Prepare to Apply
- Find funding opportunities
- Create Pivot account to receive funding alerts
- Update profiles in NSF FastLane, NIH eRA Commons, etc.
- Provide workshops and training sessions
Project Development
- Identify and coordinate collaborating institutions and researchers
- Develop proposal outlines, budgets, timelines, project management tools, comprehensive funding strategies and strategic plans
- Advise on all aspects of proposal development including clarity, logic, and organization
- Coordinate internal and external funding strategies with entities across the University
Proposal Review
- Position, edit and proofread
- Provide access to sample successful proposals
- Coordinate proposal reviews and provide feedback to investigators
Visualization and Graphic Design
- Contract with data visualization providers, graphic designers, and web designers to enhance research proposals and communications collateral
Pre-Award
- Coordinate with SSD Grants Administrators
- Review and confirm compliance
- Initiate online application
- Route to University Research Administration
- Submit to Sponsor