Academic Grants

Proposal Preparation

FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS!! One of the biggest mistakes made by applicants is not to give the information requested by the granting agency. Below are links to a number of documents on how to write a grant. 

  • All About Grants - Online tutorials from the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

  • Principal Investigator Guide to Research Proposal Preparation by Paul N. Romani (Available at Academic Affairs Office) - A guide through the steps in the proposal development process.

  • Proposal Writing by Soraya M. Coley and Cynthia A. Scheinberg (Available at Academic Affairs Office) - A step-by-step guide to assist in the process of writing a successful grant proposal.

  • Proposal Writing Short Course - An online guide from The Foundation Center.

  • The Seven R's of Grant Writing   by Doug Benson, Supervisor/Primary Care and Financial Assistance Programs, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, Minnesota Department of Health.

  • Writing a Successful Grant Proposal - This online tutorial is adapted from an article in the Minnesota Council on Foundation’s Guide to Minnesota Grantmakers, the most current and comprehensive directory of Minnesota grantmakers.