Q: I’d like to learn how to write grant proposals, with an eye toward doing it on a freelance basis. What’s the best and quickest way for me to learn this craft, and can you recommend any resources?

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To convince a foundation that your charity is worthy of a grant, it helps to look at your project through the eyes of the grant maker. Foundations are “looking to make a social investment with their ...

As a reviewer of 6,000 grant proposals, I have seen far too many that miss the mark and, unfortunately, are set aside. It’s a shame because these funding opportunities represent a lifeline for many ...

Applying for an NIH grant can be a daunting process. NIH grants are highly competitive and require a careful strategy in order to build a winning proposal. Applicants who have strong and innovative ...

This widely acclaimed seminar comprehensively addresses both practical and conceptual aspects of writing competitive grant proposals. Emphasis is given to such things as idea development, ...

UC San Diego researchers report that 79% of participants in the course have received grant funding as a principal ...

From the Dean's Desk welcomes guest author Brisa N. Sánchez, PhD, Dornsife Endowed Professor of Biostatistics and Associate Dean for Research Epidemiology and Biostatistics I would like to take a ...