On this page I’ll compile links and lists for useful resources for research proposal and funding. Not all of the links here are geared to people in our field, but may nevertheless contain useful advice.
You’ll notice funding involves a lot of acronyms. Don’t be intimidated. Read up and soon you’ll be talking shop like a pro!
NSF Grant Proposal Guide – 2010
NIH REPORTER
Writing Tips and Resources for Research Proposals
Art of Grantwriting (HFSP)
Tips On Writing a Grant Proposal (Environmental Protections Agency)
Collection of Links about Research Proposal Writing (Montana State University)
Writing a Good Grant Proposal (Microsoft)
The Business of Science (NIH)
General Grantwriting Links and Resources
Guide for Grantwriting (Michigan State)
NIH Grant Cycle
How to Write a Grant (NIH, NINDS)
Links and Lists (UCSB)
Lab wiki contains more specific list of funding opportunities. See also the UCSD Cogsci Department’s Grad Funding List.
See also: (Business) Papers, Writing.
Resources
UCSD Search for University Research Funding (SURF) Database
UCLA Graduate & Postdoctoral Extramural Support (GRAPES) Database
UCSD Grad Funding Blog
Links to Major Fellowships
UCSD Kavli Institute Innovative Research Awards
Society for Neuroscience Fellowships an Awards
Sigma Xi Grants
Links:
Stages of Proposal Writing
How to Prevent your Grant from Getting Funded