A Summer of Specific Aims
Within a few seconds of opening up your proposal to read, your reviewer forms a quick opinion – and the first thing they see is…
Category: grantwriting
How To Write a Specific Aim – 3 Parts to a simple and clear aim that your reviewers will “get”
The Specific Aims (for NIH) or Objectives (NSF) are the key to what you are proposing. You want them to be not only clearly understandable…
The Hidden Bias of Grant Spam
It is with a sense of relief (but with strings attached) that I write to you this chilly February morning. I’m relieved that our government—you…
Your Significance Story – Building Trust into Your Proposal
Have you ever received a proposal rejection where the approach section was picked apart by your reviewers? It’s pretty common – but is it the real…
Does Getting Funding Depend on How Well Known You Are ?
A client of mine recently asked how much your reputation, or how well known you are, affects your chances of getting your proposal funded. If…