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Contents Part 1: The basics ................................................................................................................................1 What grants are used for and why apply for one ............................................................................... 1 Where does grant funding come from? .............................................................................................. 2 How to find sources of funding ........................................................................................................... 3 Grant application checklist .............................................................................................................................. 9 Part 2: Plan your grant application to pace yourself and submit the best possible proposal ........................................................................................................................................... 10 Ask the right questions to define your ideas ................................................................................... 11 Get feedback to strengthen your application .................................................................................. 11 Which grant? Which granting agency? ............................................................................................. 11 Check if you are eligible to apply ...................................................................................................... 12 Make sure your research is suitable for the goals of the PA/RFA .................................................... 12 Before you dive in and start writing: Make a detailed plan and assemble an advisory committee ..................................................................................................................... 13 Part 3: Writing and submitting your grant application ......................................................................14 Grant proposal components ............................................................................................................. 15 Including citations and preliminary data: Do's and don'ts ............................................................ 20 Part 4: The grant review process: How are grant applications evaluated? .........................................22 What happens a er you submit your application? ......................................................................... 22 Track your application and anticipate reviews so you are ready for the next step .......................... 23 What can you do once you receive your score and summary statement? .................................... 23 What if your grant isn't funded? ....................................................................................................... 24 References and resources .............................................................................................................................. 26