Grant Writing Resources and Services
There are many resources available to researchers to aid in writing a research grant, including proposal development support, freelance editors, training, and agency specific grant and proposal guides.
Support Services and Resources
Office of Research
- Interdisciplinary Research Support (IRS)
Office of Research unit that assists in the development, coordination, and submission of large interdisciplinary proposals. IRS offers grantsmanship training, workshops, and seminars periodically. - Grant Coordinators’ Network
A network aimed at identifying, creating, and sustaining campus-wide support, resources, and networking tools for research development staff. - Templates and Samples
The Interdisciplinary Research Support unit has various templates and samples for preparing and writing a research grant. Some of these have been prepared by IRS and others by funding agencies. - Budget Templates
The Interdisciplinary Research Support unit has created budget templates for preparing a proposal budget. - Research Development & Grant Writing Newsletter
Academic Research Funding Strategies, LLC publishes a monthly electronic newsletter for faculty on how to compete successfully for research and education funding from federal agencies and foundations. UC Davis has purchased a subscription to the newsletter with unlimited access to all faculty, staff, and students on our campus. - Funding Opportunity Resources
The Interdisciplinary Research Support unit has compiled resources for creating a customized funding search using various online tools and tailored resources for early career researchers.
External
- Freelance editors
External editors who assist researchers with editing grant proposals and other materials.
Guides, Reports, and Tips
National Endowment for the Humanities
National Institutes of Health
- NIH Rigor and Reproducibility
- NIH Forms, Applications and Instructions
- Grant Writing Tips Sheets
- All About Grants: Tutorials and Samples
- New Investigator Guide to NIH Funding
- Strengthen your research plan for a better score – Dos and Don’ts
Dallas Anderson, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Science Foundation
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Others
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- Grant Writing Guidance and Tips
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - NRA or Cooperative Agreement Notice Proposers’ Guidebook
National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Understanding, Managing, and Applying for EPA Grant
United States Environmental Protection Agency
- Grant Writing Guidance and Tips
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