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Discover effective strategies for securing funding through grant writing in this insightful guide by Lawrence K. Duffy, Ph.D. Learn how to identify funding opportunities, market your expertise, and connect with program directors at conferences. Gain insights into crafting a compelling proposal with a clear outline, annotated guidelines, and well-defined expected outcomes. Understand the importance of clarity, coherence, and adherence to application guidelines. Equip yourself with practical tips that enhance your chances of success in obtaining grants.
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Tips to Getting Funded & Grant Writing Lawrence K. Duffy, Ph.D. Oct. 27, 2008
Know What They Like to Fund • Sleuthing • Who decides? • What’s their goal? • How much?
Market Yourself • Who you are • What you have done • Go to conferences & approach agency program directors
Know Who Has Money • Funding forecast • Average grant • Mission of agency • Special groups
Make a Schedule • Manage the many steps • Draft timeline • Letters of support • Waivers • Matching • UAF proposal pathway
Draft an Outline • Annotated • Grant guidelines • Your ideas
Tips on Writing an Abstract • Convey the big picture • General hypothesis • Methodical approach • Expected outcomes • Significance of research
Reviewers Focus on the Four C’s • Clarity • Cross-reference current literature • Content • Organized around aims • Coherence of concept • Predicated on previous work • Cutting edge • Innovative
Follow Directions • Request for applications • Must haves • Correct format
Think About Aesthetics • Font size and margins • “White space” • Figures • Highlighting
Use Paragraphs • Specific topic • Followed by details/data • Use multiple paragraphs