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Research Proposals and Problem Grants Claire McMurray, Ph.D., KU Writing Center

Research Proposals and Problem Grants Claire McMurray, Ph.D., KU Writing Center. The Vocabulary of “Grant” “Writing”. What do we mean by “grants”? Why is it more than just “writing”? Vocabulary can differ from grant to grant I t is a learnable skill so train and practice!.

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Research Proposals and Problem Grants Claire McMurray, Ph.D., KU Writing Center

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  1. Research Proposals and Problem GrantsClaire McMurray, Ph.D., KU Writing Center

  2. The Vocabulary of “Grant” “Writing” • What do we mean by “grants”? • Why is it more than just “writing”? • Vocabulary can differ from grant to grant • It is a learnable skill so train and practice!

  3. Different Types of Grantors • Foundations • Community • Corporate • Donor advised funds • Government • Local • State • Federal • Corporations • Sponsorships

  4. Different Types of Funding • Research proposal • Capital project • Capacity building • General operating • Specific Project • Arts & culture grant • Continuing support • Curriculum development • Emergency funds • Facilities/equipment • Employee matching gifts • Endowment funds • Management/technical assistance • In-kind gifts • Matching/challenge support • Seed money • Program related investments (loan) • Social entrepreneurship (making $ with your mission) • Postdoc • Fellowship • And more!

  5. Limitations of Grants www.grantelligence.com

  6. Steps in the Grant Writing Process • Researching • Planning • Writing • Editing • Submitting • Revising • Resubmitting

  7. Where does academia fit in the funding world? In addition to more “typical” grants: • Research proposals • Fellowships • Postdoc applications

  8. Research Proposals vs Problem Grants • Research Proposals • Academia • Main goal: knowledge • Hypothesis/research question • Unknown outcome • Thorough literature review • Investigator credibility • Concludes with dissemination of knowledge • Problem Grants • Non-profits • Main goal: improvement for a specific group • Problem statement • Anticipates problems, shows immediate results • Explains organization’s background, history, mission • Concludes with grant sustainability

  9. How are they similar? Both types must: • Include a summary/abstract • Explain the project’s methodology • Show the question’s/problem’s significance • Demonstrate the project’s contribution • Include a budget • Contain good writing (clear, concise, no jargon, etc.) • Provide good organization (logical flow, helpful subheadings, etc.) • Strive to follow the grantor’s instructions completely • Demonstrate a good “fit” • Weave all sections of the grant together (show how everything builds from the core: the question/gap/problem) • Include a plan for evaluating the project’s success/outcomes

  10. Research Proposals: A Template • Transmittal letter • Title page • Abstract • Table of contents • Topic of wide interest • Brief reference to literature • Gap in knowledge • Research question • Specifics of project • Literature review • Methodology • Timeline • Budget • Strong conclusion theprofessorisin.com

  11. Problem Grants: A Template • Abstract/summary/executive summary • Introduction/credibility/organizational history • Problem statement/statement of need • Methods/procedures • Program objectives and outcomes • Evaluation • Future funding/program sustainability • Budget • Supporting documents

  12. Rules for Good Grant Writing • High impact information first • Bolding/bullets/subheadings are your friends • Follow instructions! • Have others edit your work • Tablesand graphssave space and break up text • Action verbs and active voice jazz it up • Use short, concise sentences and short paragraphs • No jargon • No cramming on the page • Be specific as much as possible • Support statements with facts, evidence, etc.

  13. “Man, they weren’t very encouraging.” www.grantelligence.com

  14. Need some encouragement? Come visit the Writing Center for more help!

  15. Grant Resources on Campus • Grant writing books in the library and Writing Center • Hall Center for Humanities • Graduate Writing Program • Grants/Scholarships Subject Librarian • KU Office of Research • Check your handout for more helpful links and resources!

  16. Questions?

  17. And now for a hands-on activity…

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