Expert Tips for Successful Grant Writing Workshop
Grant writing workshop
13 January 2017
Rück lab retreat
Outline
1.
Christian & Jim
–
top ten tips
2.
Everyone:
1.
Think about a project that you will or could
apply for and then let’s have a group
discussion
Top ten tips
1. Apply for something you’re
passionate about
seems obvious, but many factors could
lead you to apply for something you’re
not that interested in
2. Plan early
usually months to a year ahead of
deadline
brainstorm ideas with colleagues (as we’ll
do today)
verify eligibility!
3. Get administrative stuff out of way
Every grant requires a lot of paperwork,
agreements, budgets, etc
I tend to finish this first so I can focus on the science
4. Assume the reviewer is not an expert
Came as a surprise to me
explain everything
5. Respond to what call asks for
This is what reviewers are tasked to determine
–
does your proposal align with call?
You can even quote call to show exactly how you
are aligned with it
6. Start small: aims and budget
Get feedback early
Start with outlines, not fully developed text
Can save a lot of time by avoiding total re-writes
7. Write daily
A couple paragraphs a day adds up quickly
Prevents rushed thinking
8. Help reviewer “get” big picture
nobody likes to be confused
if reviewer is confused on page one, they will lose
interest
include a (color) figure early summarizing the entire
grant. Reviewer can refer back to if they get
confused.
9. Get feedback
what isn’t clear?
where is the thinking flawed?
10. If turned down, keep trying
If you get a written review, read with open mind
How can you do better next time?
Persistence pays off
Where else could you send the proposal?
Group discussion of grant ideas
THANKS
Learn expert tips for successful grant writing, including applying for projects you're passionate about, planning early, handling administrative tasks efficiently, addressing the reviewer's perspective, and more. Gain insights into responding to grant calls, starting small to save time, and creating a clear and compelling narrative to engage reviewers effectively.
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Grant writing workshop 13 January 2017 R ck lab retreat
Outline 1. Christian & Jim top ten tips 2. Everyone: 1. Think about a project that you will or could apply for and then let s have a group discussion
1. Apply for something youre passionate about seems obvious, but many factors could lead you to apply for something you re not that interested in
2. Plan early usually months to a year ahead of deadline brainstorm ideas with colleagues (as we ll do today) verify eligibility!
3. Get administrative stuff out of way Every grant requires a lot of paperwork, agreements, budgets, etc I tend to finish this first so I can focus on the science
4. Assume the reviewer is not an expert Came as a surprise to me explain everything
5. Respond to what call asks for This is what reviewers are tasked to determine does your proposal align with call? You can even quote call to show exactly how you are aligned with it
6. Start small: aims and budget Get feedback early Start with outlines, not fully developed text Can save a lot of time by avoiding total re-writes
7. Write daily A couple paragraphs a day adds up quickly Prevents rushed thinking
8. Help reviewer get big picture nobody likes to be confused if reviewer is confused on page one, they will lose interest include a (color) figure early summarizing the entire grant. Reviewer can refer back to if they get confused.
9. Get feedback what isn t clear? where is the thinking flawed?
10. If turned down, keep trying If you get a written review, read with open mind How can you do better next time? Persistence pays off Where else could you send the proposal?
