Grant Writing Guide

A skill for preparing competitive research grant proposals. Covers proposal structure, writing strategies, budget preparation, and common evaluation criteria used by major funding agencies (NSF, NIH, ERC, NSFC).

Proposal Structure

Generic Proposal Template

Most funding agencies require these core components:

1. Cover Page / Project Summary (1 page)
   - Title (concise, descriptive, no jargon)
   - PI name, institution, co-PIs
   - Total budget and duration
   - Abstract (250 words)
   - Keywords (5-8)