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Tips <strong>for</strong> Successful <strong>Grant</strong> Writing<br />

1. Understand how time, money, and project scope <strong>of</strong> work all work<br />

toge<strong>the</strong>r<br />

2. Be flexible ‐ If you want grant money, you need to figure out how<br />

to tweak your research ideas/approach to get it<br />

3. Market your project to <strong>the</strong> appropriate agency/agencies<br />

4. Know current priorities <strong>for</strong> funding agencies<br />

5. Read <strong>the</strong> guidelines and find help to understand <strong>the</strong>m<br />

6. Don’t assume that you know everything, even after you have 20<br />

years <strong>of</strong> continuous funding (rules change fast)<br />

7. Spend your money wisely, guided by what you proposed<br />

8. Go <strong>for</strong> grants ra<strong>the</strong>r than contracts (contracts have more<br />

restrictions)<br />

9. Revisions – respect reviewer comments and address <strong>the</strong>m<br />

10. Start small and build

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