Manage your time – Know the deadlines and plan ahead to obtain requirements like transcripts and recommendations. Follow directions carefully – Applications that are missing elements or submitted ...

Your research proposal also needs to persuade someone about how and why your intended project is worthwhile. In your proposal you will need to explain and defend your choices. Always think about the ...

We offer all University affiliates access to an electronic version of the New Faculty Guide to Competing for Research Funding, a resource for those who are new to submitting proposals, and reference ...

Become familiar with the general sponsor proposal guidelines. Read the specific Funding Opportunity to which you plan to apply. Ask the Program Officer (PO) for program related clarification (e.g., ...

GLEI and CTSC each have teams that can offer hands-on support for proposal preparation. This is available on a case-by-case basis.

The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) provides proposal development services to help increase the competitiveness of grant proposals. Services can include writing, editing, proofreading and rigorous ...

PhDs are supposed to contain an element of originality and innovation. Originality need not mean that you explore a wholly new concept. For instance, it might also include applying new methods or new ...

Western Michigan University’s Office of Research and Innovation and a research program officer will work with the principal investigator to ensure that a quality proposal that meets University and ...

Once your research proposal is prepared, an Authorized Institutional Signing Official from the Office of Research and Technology Management (ORTM) must sign and submit the proposal to the funder. The ...

The Sponsored Programs Office can help you assemble your proposal, provide counsel on various portions of the project, and help you develop your budget. The following list includes links to the RD ...