Even though an exploratory project doesn't commit funds to specific actions, it may require a small business to commit personnel and time to the initiative. To determine whether or not you want to ...

Once you have passed your comprehensive exams, the time has come for you to complete the dissertation proposal. In this memo, I give you some of my thoughts on ways to approach the proposal. Also, I ...

A nonprofit organization constantly needs to raise funds to serve the community or carry out its specific mission. While there are many different ways for organizations to raise funds, large donations ...

I'm in the thick of it every day: writing, reviewing or advising on proposals. Just recently, a proposal of ours swung open the doors to a leading Nigerian bank partnership. It’s these real-life ...

While the art and science of grant writing can vary depending on many factors, not least of which being the specific requirements of the target funding organization, there are a few general best ...

Make sure your proposal is original, well-written and can be understood by an educated layperson. Ask a friend from outside of your department to read your proposal and explain its significance.

We offer all University affiliates access to an electronic version of the New Faculty Guide to Competing for Research Funding, a resource for those who are new to submitting proposals, and reference ...