Proposal Development Resources
While it is the Principal Investigator or Project Director's responsibility to write your grant proposal, the OSP is here to help along the way - from detailed proposal checklists and timelines, providing templates and institutional information, drafting the budget and budget narrative to copy editing or enhanced editing and reviews for compliance and completeness.
Below are several resources helpful to your proposal development process:
More Resources on the Redhawk Hub
Please visit our Redhawk Hub for recordings of past webinars, resource sheets, sponsor-specific proposal guides, and more!
- SU Institutional Profile
- This document includes many of the institutional information required on proposal coversheets (EIN, DUNS number, contact info, etc.)
- Quick Facts:
- Status: Private, non-profit 501c3
- Carnegie: Doctoral/Professional University
- EIN: 91-0565006
- UEI: LCYLGVGSEQE3
- SU Leadership Profile
- Created for the most recent SU Presidential Search, this document provides great, general content about the institution and each of our colleges and schools which many be useful as you develop your proposal.
- SU Quick Facts and Figures
- This webpage is updated annually with current enrollment figures and key data points about SU.
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- Many funders require data - from student demographics to alumni to academic programs - this resource will provide sources and points of contact for obtaining institutional data.
- Grant Writing Cheat Sheet
- Use this 'cheat-sheet' for general tips and tricks regarding standard proposal outlines and language best practices.
- Pro-Tips from SU Faculty
- These tips were provided for you by your SU peers experienced with writing and receiving grants.
- Essentials of Proposal Development Resource Sheet
- From our Essentials of Proposal Development workshop, this document provides links to key resources as you begin developing your grant proposal.
- Conceptualizing Your Project - Grant Training Center Worksheet
- From the Grant Training Center, this worksheet asks questions to assist you in conceptualizing your project.
Additional Articles:
Building your Logic Model Worksheet
Many sponsors require a logic model in your proposal, but even if they do not, this can be a useful exercise in articulating your project goals, objectives and anticipated outcomes.
Sponsor Program Officers are a valuable resource as you are considering applying to their program or are beginning your proposal.
Reasons to contact a Program Officer:
- Confirm if your project idea fits with the sponsor/program objectives
- Learn about alternative opportunities.
- Clarify the funder's guidelines.
- Discover underlying considerations that may not appear in published material.
- Discuss ways to strengthen the project (including if a prior application was not successful).
- Build a relationship and grow your network.
Doggett, C. (24 June, 2021). Talking to Program Officers: How, Why, and Yes, You Should Do It. Hanover Research.
Watch Hanover's full webinar titled Talking to Program Officers: How, Why, and Yes, You Should Do It and view their slide deck here.
Applying to the National Science Foundation (NSF)? Read their blog post on this topic, NSF 101: 5 tips on how to work with an NSF program officer.
ORCID provides a persistent digital identifier (an ORCID iD) that you own and control, and that distinguishes you from every other researcher. You can connect your iD with your professional information — affiliations, grants, publications, peer review, and more. You can use your iD to share your information with other systems, ensuring you get recognition for all your contributions, saving you time and hassle, and reducing the risk of errors.
- Register - Get your unique ORCID identifier. It’s free and only takes a minute, so register now!
- Use your ORCID ID - Use your iD, when prompted, in systems and platforms from grant application to manuscript submission and beyond, to ensure you get credit for your contributions.
- Share your ORCID ID - The more information connected to your ORCID record, the more you’ll benefit from sharing your iD - so give the organizations you trust permission to update your record as well as adding your affiliations, emails, other names you’re known by, and more.
SciENcv is a researcher profile system for all individuals who apply for, receive or are associated with research investments from federal agencies. SciENcv is available in My NCBI. Beginning October 5, 2020, the SciENcv biosketch format is one of the NSF-approved formats for proposal submissions.
Setting up a SciENcv profile can be done at any time, and continually update for when you do need a biosketch. Get started with these links below: