Proposal Development
To develop a research project and prepare a proposal for submission takes many steps. The Office of Research aims to provide and identify services and resources to aid you in these efforts.
Proposal development is a combination of Research Administration, understanding the policies and procedures of the proposal and award process, and Research Development, the capacity-building activities for increasing competitiveness and proposal success.
Review the RFP
Determine Submission Method
Prepare Proposal Components
Prepare Budget
Resources for Non-Research Proposals
Proposals for institutional training programs, equipment and facilities, and workshops and conferences are written differently than research grants. Click here to learn more about the resources available at UC Davis to prepare these proposals.
Resources for Early Career Researchers
Find information on training, funding search tools, and proposal preparation resources specifically for early career researchers.