Writing A Research Grant Proposal
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Writing A Research Grant Proposal
The basics
Knowledge
Formal training in a specific scientific disciplineUp to date information regarding the latest
applications and trends
• InspirationAn idea in the form of a question
Outcome of answering the question: increase knowledge base and /or result in new
applications/solutionsFeasibility: is it doable with the available
resources?
• A PlanA step by step road map designed to answer the
original question (s)A list of specific methods and techniques needed
for implementing the planAn alternative strategy (s) to circumvent putative
problems
Not having a plan is planning for failure
• ResourcesIdentifying the available physical resources
requiredProjecting the cost of performing the work
Identifying personnel to conduct the work
The Proposal
Organization of a grant proposal
1.Specific aims2. Background and significance
3.Preliminary studies4. Experimental design
5. Literature cited 6. Appendix
1. Specific Aims
This is the most important page of the entire proposal
(it’s the money page)Limit yourself to ONE page
No more than 1-3 aimsShould be VERY specific aims
2. Background and Significance1. An Introduction of the area
of research2. Background and literature survey
3. Significance of the proposed studies4. Summary
5. No more than 4-5 pages
3. Preliminary Studies1. A presentation of any pertinent data
obtained in the investigator’s lab 2. Displayed in an organized fashion (tables,
graphs and other figures) 3. Illustrates the skills and techniques
available to the investigator4. Includes a section of recent publications
or manuscripts by the investigator5. About 4-10 pages
4. Experimental Design1. Organized sequentially by specific aims
stated 2. A detailed description of proposed
experiments including: a) Rationale; b) Design; c) Anticipated results and d)
Alternative strategies3. Should be planned to methodically
address the specific questions stated under Specific Aims
4. About 6-10 pages
Success is dependent on
►Having a sound plan►A methodical approach to accomplish that plan
►Adequate resources to implement the plan►And most of all the flexibility to change that plan as
need be
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