A workshop organized by the Society for Leukocyte Biology offered advice to young scientists on how to decipher the grant-submission process of the US National Institutes of Health and compose a clear ...

Grants are generally given to non-profit organizations for programs and services that benefit the community or specific group of the general public. Most funding institutions don’t provide grants to ...

Grant writing is a distinct form of the craft—much different from crafting a persuasive essay or an informational blog post. The content in a grant proposal must be catered to the funder it targets, ...

If you are working toward getting your first substantial grant funded, expect to spend at least a couple of months learning what a good grant is. Then expect to work on your proposal for another two ...

In Storytelling for Grantseekers, Cheryl A. Clarke proposes a technique aimed at those who approach writing grant proposals with the same enthusiasm they bring to having root-canal work. The book, ...

Read the request for proposals and any other grant maker materials thoroughly. As you read the written materials, make a list of the grant maker’s buzzwords and make sure they are always in front of ...

Plenty of advice is available for scientists seeking research grants. But what if you are looking for money to create an after-school science program or a training session for nurses who work with an ...

A humdrum response from reviewers of your grant proposal can set off a cascade of questions and self-doubt. Did the reviewers not like your research question, or was your approach lacking? Did you ...

Think of a request for a grant proposal as a funder's guideline for grant writers to follow as they prepare their applications. A properly written request solicits key information every proposal ...

Applying for a small business grant is a competitive process. The grant money is supplied for specific types of businesses, and those responsible for dispensing the money must review a a litany of ...

Grant writing should not be treated as a game of chance. Instead, it is an exercise in sharpening ideas, demonstrating their value and aligning them with real needs. Proposals that emphasise novelty, ...