Research Projects and Research Proposals
A Guide for Scientists Seeking Funding

This book is a guide to writing scientific research proposals for submission to funding agencies.

Paul G. Chapin (Author), Alan I. Leshner (Foreword by)

9780521830157, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 19 July 2004

172 pages
23.6 x 15.8 x 1.9 cm, 0.385 kg

"An absolute 'must-have' reference for any scientist faced with the difficult task of raising funds for their department or project." Bookwatch

This book is a guide to writing scientific research proposals for submission to funding agencies. It approaches the topic by placing it in the larger context of planning and carrying out a research project, offering guidance on selecting a suitable research topic, organizing and planning the project, identifying a funding agency, writing the proposal, and managing the funded project. The book also discusses the ethical responsibilities of the researcher, the proposal review process, and how to deal with declination of a proposal. The author's 25 years of experience as an NSF program officer lend the book a unique insider's perspective on the proposal writing and research funding process. Because of that experience, the author is able to anticipate and answer the questions that researchers most frequently ask when preparing to write a proposal, and also to explain how program officers think about proposals when they are making funding decisions.

Introduction
1. Selecting a research topic
2. Project planning
3. Identifying funding sources
4. Special funding mechanisms
5. Writing a proposal
6. Research and responsibilities
7. The natural history of a proposal
8. 'We are happy/sorry to inform you'
9. Managing your grant
Appendix A: Glossary of acronyms
Appendix B: Useful URLS.

Subject Areas: Psychology [JM]