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Secrets of successful short grant applications
Patricia S Groves1, Susan M Rawl, Mary E Wurzbach
1University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA.
Western Journal of Nursing Research
|May 27, 2011
Summary
New National Institutes of Health (NIH) guidelines require shorter grant proposals. This article offers strategies for investigators to write competitive, concise research proposals effectively.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Research Administration
- Grant Writing
Background:
- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has introduced new grant application guidelines.
- These guidelines mandate a significant reduction in the page limit for project descriptions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide strategies for preparing competitive, shorter research proposals.
- To address the challenges investigators may face with new page limits.
Main Methods:
- The article draws on strategies from the Western Journal of Nursing Research editorial board.
- Focuses on preparation, construction, and editing of proposals.
Main Results:
- Concise writing requires honing specific skills.
- Two key strategies are fully conceptualizing the study before writing and seeking editorial assistance from experienced colleagues.
Conclusions:
- Effective preparation and collaborative editing are crucial for successful shorter research proposals.
- Investigators can adapt to new NIH guidelines by employing strategic writing techniques.
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