{"id":368,"date":"2013-10-16T10:37:29","date_gmt":"2013-10-16T10:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/10-tips-on-how-to-write-an-effective-research-grant-proposal\/"},"modified":"2025-01-15T06:45:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T06:45:39","slug":"writing-an-effective-research-grant-proposal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/writing-an-effective-research-grant-proposal","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips on how to write an effective research grant proposal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">External funding is often essential for successful research. The importance of grant-writing skills is increasing, because the pressure to publish is putting a strain on resources and funding is now becoming more difficult to obtain. Nowadays, it doesn\u2019t matter if researchers have path-breaking research ideas in mind; they need to put forth very persuasive proposals to convince grant committees to fund their project. Unfortunately, grant writing is generally considered very difficult, more so than the actual research. In this post, we will discuss\u00a0how to write a grant proposal.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><b>10 characteristics of an effective scientific research grant proposal<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Aims to advance science and benefit human knowledge, society, or the environment<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Has focused and measurable aims<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Has a sample whose results can be generalized (women, minorities, etc., should be adequately represented in the sample if necessary)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Uses methods that are sufficiently rigorous, well developed, and appropriate to achieve the aims of the study<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Takes into consideration potential problems that can arise during the study and proposes alternatives to overcome these problems<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Is conducted by researchers with adequate training, experience, and expertise<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Is conducted in an environment that is likely to make it successful (e.g., with adequate institutional support or access to necessary facilities)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Requires time and money commensurate to the tasks to be carried out<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Complies with ethical standards and is approved by an appropriate ethics committee<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Has a principal investigator who is independent and can lead others<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><b>Before you start writing your grant proposal<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Although the requirements of grant applications may differ according to subject area and agency specifications, there are several key points to keep in mind while writing grant proposals, irrespective of your research topic or target funding agency.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><b>a. Learn as much about the funding agency as possible<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Even a perfectly written research grant proposal outlining an impeccable study design is likely to be rejected if the writer has not taken the trouble to ascertain the mission and objectives of the funding agency. Grant committees look at the relevance of the research to the agency\u2019s mission, so your proposal should clearly show how your study can help the funding agency fulfill its own goals and objectives. In fact, think of the agency as your partner in research, with concerns and goals that are similar to your own. If you\u2019re not sure of the agency\u2019s mission, contact the grant administrator to determine the suitability of your proposal before writing the grant proposal rather than later have the proposal rejected on grounds of irrelevance.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><b>b. Understand your target audience<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Research grant proposals are often read by informed laypersons and researchers from other disciplines rather than subject specialists. Avoid jargon and subject-specific acronyms. A good practice is to check the details of the review committee, usually provided on the website of the funding agency; this will help you determine what aspects of your subject should be explained in detail.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><b>c. Go through the sponsor\u2019s guidelines before writing grant proposals<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">This will ensure that you don\u2019t overlook important aspects (e.g., questions to be addressed or sections to be included). Make a list of everything that needs to be submitted (e.g., the curriculum vitae of the researchers, an itemized budget, or approval from an institutional review board) and whom you need to contact to gather this information. Next, understand the detailed guidelines regarding page layout, font size and style, line spacing, etc. Grant proposals that do not meet the agency\u2019s guidelines are often returned without review. Moreover, errors in formatting, grammar, or spelling may lead a grant committee to think that the applicant may be sloppy or careless in conducting research as well.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><b>Parts of a research grant proposal<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Most proposals contain the following subheadings:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><b>Abstract<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Like in a research paper, the abstract is the first thing the funding agency will read. A well-written abstract is\u00a0what makes a good research proposal stand out among others.\u00a0In fact, the agency may look at only the abstract and accordingly decide whether to assign the grant proposal to reviewers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><b>Therefore, it is important that the abstract:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">is comprehensible to non-specialists<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">serves as a concise, yet comprehensive summary of the proposal, highlighting all important aspects of the study<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">clearly indicates the nature of the problem, the need for research on it, hypotheses to be tested and expected outcomes, methods or approaches to be used, and the significance or novelty of the study<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><b>Introduction<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">This section can serve as the cornerstone of the entire research grant proposal; therefore, it should<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">highlight the practical applicability and importance of your research<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">explicitly state the specific aims or hypotheses of the study<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">thoroughly review the existing relevant literature<b><sup><\/sup><\/b>and explain how your study will fill gaps, correct errors, or resolve controversies.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><b>Research design and methods<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">This section is the basis on which reviewers judge whether your proposed study will produce the results it promises. In this section, you should aim to<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">provide a detailed schedule of the proposed work, showing when each important task will be commenced and completed, in order to show that the time required is feasible<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">describe the study population and explain how participants will be recruited, detailing your inclusion and exclusion criteria, so that your sample does not appear biased.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">provide details on incentives for participation, randomization, sample size, power calculations, etc.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">describe the data collection methods to be used, and provide citations\/ manufacturer details to show that the techniques\/instruments to be used are valid and reliable<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">show that your methods are ethically sound, supplemented with approval from an appropriate ethics board<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">list all variables and mention how they will be used in the analyses<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">describe how you will manage the data and ensure its quality (e.g., avoiding duplication, cross-checking for accuracy)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">provide details on the statistical methods and software to be used.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><b>Preliminary studies<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Before submitting your research grant proposal, you should have already conducted some preliminary or pilot studies. Providing data from these studies is extremely important, to show that<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">you have expertise in the field and know how to conduct research<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">adequate groundwork has been done<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">the project is feasible, as indicated by your preliminary results<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">the hypotheses have merit<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">you have adequate institutional support<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><b>Limitations<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Since your reviewers are likely to be experts in the field, you should thoroughly explain any realistic limitations of your study, to ensure that your project is not criticized as over-ambitious. When writing grant proposals, it is best to \u201cassume the point of view of the reviewers and anticipate what they might ask and what they will want to know.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><b>Budget<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">This section usually contains a tabular outline of the expenses required for your study. While preparing this, remember to check the current prices of the equipment and supplies you need (prices may vary even from week to week) go over your methods and account for every item listed there (e.g., if you are mailing questionnaires to the participants, you may need to consider the existing postage rates) justify expenses wherever possible.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><b>Personnel<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Obviously, the reviewers need to determine whether the study will be conducted efficiently and effectively. Thus, in this section, you should<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">provide details to show that the researcher(s) possesses expertise in the field (e.g., a list of all previous studies or the most recent or relevant among them, h-index and other citation metrics)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">describe how each research assistant will contribute in recruiting participants, collecting data, etc., and provide evidence that all personnel are trained for these purposes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><b>Research environment and institutional resources<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">In this section, aim to convince the reviewer that your university or institute can aid the success of your study, by highlighting, for example, that<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">it has faculty and staff who are experts in the concerned or related fields<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">it offers unique and adequate facilities, like laboratory space and library facilities<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">it has experienced and qualified research assistants<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">it has a history of credible and high-value research<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list 36.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">it is already providing part of the funds needed for your study<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><b>Items you can include as appendices<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">A sample of the questionnaire or instrument you are planning to use<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Supporting letters from your Department Head or Dean, guaranteeing that sufficient time and resources will be provided to you for your research<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Letters of recommendation from colleagues, supervisors, or former mentors, mentioning specific examples of achievements and personal traits ideal for research<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Writing grant proposals is not easy. However, a well-crafted research grant proposal will not only provide the funding you require, but also make you better prepared for the study itself and possibly improve your chances of acquiring future grants.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"well\" style=\"\"><em>Revolutionize the way you approach research proposal development and grant applications with <a href=\"https:\/\/grantdesk.researcher.life\/?utm_source=editageinsights&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=editageinsights-grantdesk--row\">GrantDesk<\/a>. Save time, get expert support, and increase your chances of success with a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grantdesk.researcher.life\/?utm_source=editageinsights&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=editageinsights-grantdesk--row\">simple click<\/a><\/strong>!\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>Bibliography<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">1. Chung KC, Shauver MJ (2008). Fundamental principles of writing a successful grant proposal. Journal of Hand Surgery, 334: 566\u2013572.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">2. Davies TF (2005). The eventual pain and joy of grant writing. Thyroid, 15: 1113.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">3. National Institutes of Health (1997). Review criteria for and rating of unsolicited research grant and other applications. NIH GUIDE, Volume 26, Number 22. [http:\/\/grants.nih.gov\/grants\/guide\/notice-files\/not97-010.html]<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">4. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. New Investigator Guide to NIH Funding. [http:\/\/www.niaid.nih.gov\/researchfunding\/grant\/pages\/newpiguide.aspx#new06]. Last updated September 27, 2012.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\">5. Barnard J (2002). Keys to writing a competitive grant. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 35: 107\u2013110.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">6. Levine SJ. Guide for writing a funding proposal. [https:\/\/www.msu.edu\/course\/aec\/874\/Pages\/Levine.GuideForWritingAFundingProposal.pdf]. Last accessed Oct 2, 2012.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">7. Przeworski A and Salomon F (1998). The art of writing proposals: some candid suggestions for applicants to social science research council competitions. Social Science Research Council. [http:\/\/www.anth.ubc.ca\/fileadmin\/user_upload\/anso\/files\/grad\/The_Art_of_Writing_Proposals.pdf]<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">8. Inouye SK, Fiellin DA (2005). An evidence-based guide to writing grant proposals for clinical research. Annals of Internal Medicine, 142: 274\u2013282.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">9. Goldblatt D (1998). How to get a grant funded. British Medical Journal, 317: 1647.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">10. Gill TM et al. (2004) Getting funded. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 19: 472\u2013478.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>External funding is often essential for successful research. The importance of grant-writing skills is increasing, because the pressure to publish is putting a strain on resources and funding is now becoming more difficult to obtain. 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