Grant Writing Resources

WHAT IS A GRANT?
Research grant proposals usually address the following questions:

• What is the problem? (justification, relevance, etc.)
• How will the problem be addressed? (Hypothesis, objectives, project design, methods, etc.)
• Who is the PI and how is he/she qualified to undertake this project?
• How long will it take?
• How much will it cost?

• OVCR Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
• UC Policies Pertaining to Research
• UC Contract and Grant Manual
• UCD Sponsored Research Manual
• UCD Policy and Procedures Manual

• The Foundations Center's Frequently Asked Questions for Grantmakers
• Grants Web - Maintained by the Society of Research Administrators
• The Grantsmanship Center
• GrantsNet
• NSF Guide to Proposal Writing
• NIH (NCI): "A Short Guide to Preparation of NIH Grant Applications"
• NIH Tutorials
• NIH (NIGMS): "Tips for New NIH Grant Applicants"
• NIH: Frequently Asked Questions about Grant Proposals

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