Sources of ideas for grant preparation


NSF

Search for awards funded by the National Science Foundation.

NIH

Search for awards funded by the National Institutes of Health.

USDA

Search for awards funded by the US Department of Agriculture.

The Foundation Center shortcourse

A short course in proposal writing.

The Grantsmanship Center

Source of information about funding sources and general grant writing.

PS Associates, Inc.

Obtain ideas for writing proposals, subscribe to their newsletter, or request their help.

All About Grants Tutorials (by the NIH)

These All About Grants tutorials help biomedical investigators, especially new ones, plan, write, and apply for the basic NIH research project grant, the R01. Our advice comes from the experience of NIAID staff, including former NIH grantees, and should be considered as opinion only. Differing opinions may exist.

Writing from the winners circle

This resource, by David Stanley, is about writing and submitting competitive grant proposals. It is addressed to colleagues who feel they may benefit from a quick look at the granting process.

A Guide for Proposal Writing by the National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation staff members give workshops on proposal writing, answer questions by phone and e-mail, and talk to potential awardees at professional meetings and at NSF. The essence of the advice often given to inquirers, and suggestions for improving proposals are included in this document.


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