{"product_id":"grant-seeking-in-higher-education-isbn-9781118192474","title":"Grant Seeking in Higher Education","description":"\u003cp\u003eWritten for anyone in higher education who is responsible for submitting and running a grant-funded project, Grant Seeking in Higher Education offers a hands-on resource for developing and managing the grant process from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep by step, the authors will help you to identify and sort through potential sponsors, tap into campus support that is already in place, and prepare to write a targeted grant proposal that can generate results. Once you have completed the research, the book outlines the keys to writing a winning proposal, including an effective proposal narrative, thorough budget, and readable proposal package. To give grant seekers an extra edge, the book contains a toolkit of tested materials. These proven tools—templates, examples, and cheat sheets—are designed to help you approach your project as a grants professional would.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrant Seeking in Higher Education also spotlights the need for academic leaders to create a campuswide culture that fosters efficient and effective grant seeking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for Grant Seeking in Higher Education\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book realistically provides great advice on proposal development and grants management. Additionally, readers receive a bonus as the authors have included some very helpful tools and templates that have assisted them in their grant endeavors.\" —Gail Vertz, chief executive officer, Grant Professionals Association\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book is well researched, especially with regard to issues of collaboration, helpfully organized, and chock-full of practical advice—a must-have for any research development professional's bookcase!\" —Holly Falk-Krzesinski, founding president, National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eList of Figures, Tables, and Boxes vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface: What’s in a Name? xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 1 THE HOW-TO MANUAL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1 Diving into Grants Culture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Grants Culture: The Big Picture 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Matching Game: Finding Funders 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Tapping Support on Campus 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Collaboration: The New Frontier 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Preparing to Write 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2 Developing Your Proposal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Writing 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 The Abstract 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 The Heart of the Matter: The Proposal Narrative 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Budgets 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Making It Shine: The Proposal Package 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 3 Next Steps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Review, Rejection, and Reshaping 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Your Project Is Funded—Now What? 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 2 GRANT-SEEKING TOOLKIT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1 Diving into Grants Culture 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrant Glossary 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools for Finding Funding 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunding Search Cheat Sheet 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrewriting Questions 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2 Managing the Proposal Work 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for Proposal Development 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a Concept Paper 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour Sentences to Focus Your Elevator Pitch 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContacting a Program Offi cer 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Proposal Development 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNarrative Timeline for Proposal Development 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 3 Developing Your Proposal 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProposal Logic 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving from the Larger Context to the Detail 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProposal Outlines 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBudget Justification 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubcontracts and Consulting Agreements 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Subcontract Scope of Work 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTravel Expenses 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetters of Support and Commitment 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Timelines 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProposal Review Processes 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 4 Building Institutional Grants Culture 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools for Hiring Grant Writing Consultants 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterview Questions 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterview Writing Prompts 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference Check Questions 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools for Managing and Nurturing Grant Writing Consultants 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurvey Instrument 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlextime Memo 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfterword: Summing It Up 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Building a Grants Culture: A Word to Campus Leaders 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMary M. Licklider is director of the Office of Grant Writing and Publications in the University of Missouri's (MU) Office of Research and provides leadership to MU's Grant Writer Network. Since 1998, network members have helped with nearly 2,000 grant proposals, which have encompassed a wide range of sponsors and brought grant awards of more than $304 million.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eWritten for anyone in higher education who is responsible for submitting and running a grant-funded project, Grant Seeking in Higher Education offers a hands-on resource for developing and managing the grant process from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep by step, the authors will help you to identify and sort through potential sponsors, tap into campus support that is already in place, and prepare to write a targeted grant proposal that can generate results. Once you have completed the research, the book outlines the keys to writing a winning proposal, including an effective proposal narrative, thorough budget, and readable proposal package. To give grant seekers an extra edge, the book contains a toolkit of tested materials. These proven tools—templates, examples, and cheat sheets—are designed to help you approach your project as a grants professional would.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrant Seeking in Higher Education also spotlights the need for academic leaders to create a campuswide culture that fosters efficient and effective grant seeking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for Grant Seeking in Higher Education\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book realistically provides great advice on proposal development and grants management. 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