Resources for Grant Writing
The first thing you should do when you have identified a funding opportunity and are preparing to write a grant application is to connect with your department’s grant administration team. They will be able to guide you through all the internal deadlines and requirements that need to be met. There are a lot of moving pieces to grant submission, but your admin team will know the most current procedures and they are there to help you so that you can focus on the science writing. If you are a postdoc submitting a grant for the first time, your PI should help you identify the right contacts for your department.
Grant Editing and Review
- ORC Grant Editing Service – individual English language, grammar and formatting feedback
- Harvard Catalyst Grant Review and Support Program (GRASP) – for K awardees
Grant Writing Resources
- Harvard Catalyst Writing Center – courses, tips, (limited) consultations, and specific aims review
- Tips for Grant Writing (NIH)
- Sample Grant Applications (NIH)
- Brigham Description of Institutional Environment (Boilerplate)
- CITI Essentials of Grant Proposal Development
NIH Videocasts
- Grant Writing 101
- Introduction to Grant Writing I: Demystifying the NIH Grant Review Process
- Introduction to Grant Writing II: Strategies for Writing Effective Training and Research Plans
- Writing an Effective ‘K’ Application
- Other NIH Videocasts
Resources to Find Funding
Funding Databases
- BRI Funding Databases – selection of internal, foundation, federal, industry, etc.
- PIVOT: Funding Search Engine – free subscription through Harvard, set custom alerts
- SPIN: World’s Largest Database of Sponsored Funding Opportunities
