Successful Grant Writing

by Gitlin, Laura N., Ph.D.; Lyons, Kevin J.

• ISBN13: 9780826192615
• ISBN10: 0826192610
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-11-01
• Publisher: Springer Pub Co

Summary

Designed for health and human service professionals in academic and practice settings, this book will assist inexperienced grant writers as well as those who have been successful but would like to expand their knowledge of grantmanship. The authors provide a framework for understanding the funding world and offer a range of effective strategies and work models for success in obtaining external support. The appendixes contain a selection of common questions and their answers and a list of key acronyms. Second Edition Topics include: *A Research Career Trajectory *Pilot Research Programs *What Ideas are Hot and What are Not *The NIH Modular Format *Elements of a Concept Paper *Managing the Grant Award

Author Biography

Kevin J. Lyons is Associate Dean in the College of Health Professions and the College of Graduate Studies and Director of the Center for Collaborative Research at Thomas Jefferson University.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Getting Started	p. 3
Becoming Familiar with Funding Sources	p. 13
Developing Your Ideas for Funding	p. 35
Learning about Your Institution	p. 49
Common Sections of Proposals	p. 63
Preparing a Budget	p. 91
Technical Considerations	p. 107
Strategies for Effective Writing	p. 121
Four Project Structures	p. 135
The Process of Collaboration	p. 147
Understanding the Review Process	p. 175
A Case Study	p. 195
Common Questions and Their Answers	p. 205
References	p. 211
Appendix A: Key Acronyms	p. 213
Appendix B: Sample Time Line, Budget Sheets, Flowcharts	p. 217
Appendix C: Guidelines for Evaluating Collaborative Teams	p. 223
Index	p. 237
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