Once a funding opportunity is identified, the time-consuming
task of preparing a competitive grant proposal begins. Research administrators
support Principal Investigators (PIs) through grantsmanship programs focusing
on time management, matching PIs to their best opportunity, and forming a deep
understanding of sponsors and their application. Knowing the differences
between major proposal types and their intended outcomes is necessary for
becoming an effective research administrator. It is your role to instruct PIs
on grantsmanship skills and provide tools and resources for them to avoid
common mistakes. In this highly competitive landscape, this module can give you
the tools to make the difference between winning an award or not.
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe the general format, differences between, and the unique elements of each proposal type.
- Advise a principal investigator (PI) on sponsor trends, requirements, and opportunities; grantsmanship style and resources; and project management parameters.
- Apply the review process to any proposal.