This course is targeted to early career and novice researchers writing their first major competitive biomedical / health research grant proposals. After the course, you will be able to:
1) Identify key decisions in planning a grant proposal that reflect scope, timeline, expected outcomes, and audience;
2) Describe key parts of a grant proposal, large and small sections, and best practices for each; and
3) Describe effective responses to reviewers and recognize common pitfalls to avoid.
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This course is targeted to early career and novice researchers writing their first major competitive biomedical / health research grant proposals. After the course, you will be able to:
1) Identify key decisions in planning a grant proposal that reflect scope, timeline, expected outcomes, and audience;
2) Describe key parts of a grant proposal, large and small sections, and best practices for each; and
3) Describe effective responses to reviewers and recognize common pitfalls to avoid.
This course is targeted to early career and novice researchers writing their first major competitive biomedical / health research grant proposals. After the course, you will be able to:
1) Identify key decisions in planning a grant proposal that reflect scope, timeline, expected outcomes, and audience;
2) Describe key parts of a grant proposal, large and small sections, and best practices for each; and
3) Describe effective responses to reviewers and recognize common pitfalls to avoid.
We are faculty at a major research institution with proven experience training others to research career success. Research grant proposal planning, writing, and resubmitting are key skills. This course is part of a larger Specialization called Grant Writing for Health Researchers. Please consider taking the other courses on (1) Biostatistics study design and analysis for grant proposals, and (2) Scientific writing. Together, these have been a recipe for success for researchers at the University of Colorado and beyond. Upon completion, you will earn an e-badge to display your new skills. Please join us!
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Key Decisions Before You Write A Grant Proposal
Before you write, you will learn to make key decisions about project scope, outcomes, and mentorship team.
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Review basic statistics
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Reviewing basic statistics will ensure you can easily move on to more complex concepts related to grant writing.
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Read about descriptive statistics
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Review methods for drawing conclusions from data
Watch videos on effective grant writing
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There are many videos available that can help you to write effective grant proposals.
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Search for videos on grant writing
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Watch videos and take notes
Read "Grant Writing for Dummies"
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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the grant writing process.
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Read the book and take notes
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Complete the exercises in the book
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Develop a grant proposal outline
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Start working on an outline before drafting your grant proposal
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Identify the funding agency and program
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Write a brief summary of your project
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Outline each section of the grant proposal
Practice writing grant proposals
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The more you practice, the better you will become at writing grant proposals. It is also a great way to fine tune your writing skills.
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Identify the target audience
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State the problem that you are trying to solve
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Propose a solution to the problem
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Evaluate the potential impact of your project
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Write a budget for your project
Volunteer with a grant writing organization
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Volunteer organizations are often great sources for grant writing projects!
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Volunteer your time
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Find a volunteer organization
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Contact the organization and inquire about volunteering
Enter a grant writing competition
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Participating in a grant writing competition is a great way to get feedback on your work.
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Identify a grant writing competition
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Submit your proposal
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Attend the competition
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Network with other grant writers
Review basic statistics
Show steps
Reviewing basic statistics will ensure you can easily move on to more complex concepts related to grant writing.
Browse courses on
Statistical Concepts
Show steps
- Read about descriptive statistics
- Review methods for drawing conclusions from data
Watch videos on effective grant writing
Show steps
There are many videos available that can help you to write effective grant proposals.
Show steps
- Search for videos on grant writing
- Watch videos and take notes
Read "Grant Writing for Dummies"
Show steps
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the grant writing process.
View
Nonprofit Management All-in-One For Dummies...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read the book and take notes
- Complete the exercises in the book
Develop a grant proposal outline
Show steps
Start working on an outline before drafting your grant proposal
Show steps
- Identify the funding agency and program
- Write a brief summary of your project
- Outline each section of the grant proposal
Practice writing grant proposals
Show steps
The more you practice, the better you will become at writing grant proposals. It is also a great way to fine tune your writing skills.
Show steps
- Identify the target audience
- State the problem that you are trying to solve
- Propose a solution to the problem
- Evaluate the potential impact of your project
- Write a budget for your project
Volunteer with a grant writing organization
Show steps
Volunteer organizations are often great sources for grant writing projects!
Show steps
- Volunteer your time
- Find a volunteer organization
- Contact the organization and inquire about volunteering
Enter a grant writing competition
Show steps
Participating in a grant writing competition is a great way to get feedback on your work.
Show steps
- Identify a grant writing competition
- Submit your proposal
- Attend the competition
- Network with other grant writers
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