Writing a Competitive Research Grant Proposal

This presentation outlines strategies for developing a persuasive grant proposal that is responsive to sponsor priorities. Focusing on proposals that are driven by a hypothesis and/or research question, the speaker will offer an overview of crucial pre-proposal preparation, from assessing readiness, to analyzing funders, to understanding the review process. The speaker will also look at proposal components, structure, writing style and common errors.

Host: Tabbye Chavous, LSA Associate Dean for DEI

Presenter: Jill Jividen, PhD, Director for Research Development, Office of the Vice President for Research