Proposal Writing Resources

Who can help me write develop and write my proposal?

Proposal Development Services (PDS)
supports the development, coordination, and submission of large team-grant proposals and early career proposals. Formerly known as Interdisciplinary Research Support (IRS).
Training Grant Support Services (TGSS)
assists in the development of training grants as well as graduate and postdoctoral fellowships
University Development Offices
various units that provide services to advance the university’s research, teaching, and service.
Grand Challenges
assists in large-scale proposal development and securing funding for transdisciplinary research on specific topics.
Global Affairs
promotes global funding to engage faculty, researchers, and students in innovative learning and research.
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
answers how UC Davis’ emerging Hispanic-serving Institution status affects applying for extramural funding
Freelance Editors
not officially endorsed by the Office of Research and external to campus. Contact editors directly for details on services and prices.

Grantsmanship Trainings (requires CAS Authentication)
UC Davis hosted events for general grant writing.

This includes a self-directed asynchronous grant writing bootcamp in Canvas that you can use as you write any proposal.

Research Development Toolbox (requires CAS Authentication)
a grant writing treasure trove of resources that includes the UC Davis Grant Writer’s Workbook, samples and templates of proposal sections, and agency guides and insider information.
Support for Early Career Researchers
Information on events, funding search tools, and proposal preparation specifically for early career researchers.