RDP Library: Research Common: Proposal Development

Grant Writing Tips & Resources

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research Mock Review Toolkit 2023
A set of resources designed to support the planning and delivery of Mock Peer Review
Deconstructing the Art of Grantsmanship: The Roles of the Storyteller, Grant Writer, Typesetter, Proofreader, Accountant and Reviewer
This engaging article presents a framework for understanding the proposal development process and the skills needed to create a competitive grant application.
Article by K. E. Mosier, Journal of Research Administration 53.1 (2022), pp. 93-121.
Guidelines for Writing Grant Proposals
A set of of functional tips published by the Society for Conservation Biology (2008) and useful for all disciplines.
Art of Grantsmanship
Some grant writing guidelines from the science perspective but useful for all disciplines.
J. Kraicer, from the Human Frontier Science Program (1997, May 5).
Ten Do's and Don'ts for Grant Applications
A quick tips column from University Affairs.
10 Tips for Successful Grant Writing
From the Chronicle of Higher Education
Grant Writing Resources
Tips and resources from the Research Office at the University of Guelph.
How To Show Your Project's Worth in Social Science and Humanities Research Proposals
From the Ask Dr. Editor column of University Affairs.
How To Articulate Your Training Plan in Funding Applications
From the Ask Dr. Editor column of University Affairs.
How to budget your grant proposal
A blog post from science.org from Elisabeth Pain (27 September, 2017).
Your Grant Budget is a Mess!
A budget-specific advice column from University Affairs.
How to Write Clear Objectives for your Research Grant Proposal
From the Ask Dr. Editor column of University Affairs.

Grant Seeking in Higher Education by Mary Licklider; The University of Missouri Grant Writer Network; Mary M. Licklider

A hands-on resource for developing and managing the grant process from start to finish.