Write a Winning Research Proposal: How to Generate Grant Ideas and Secure Funding Using Research Project Canvas (Peer Recognized) Write a Winning Research Proposal: How to Generate Grant Ideas and Secure Funding Using Research Project Canvas (Peer Recognized) Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published By Peer (April 5, 2023)
Language: English
Paperback: 146 pages
ISBN-10: 3907363191
ISBN-13: 978-3907363195
Item Weight: 9.6 ounces
Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.33 x 8.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #378,063 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #122 in Scientific Reference #123 in Scientific Research #208 in Research Reference Books
Customer Reviews: 4.8 out of 5 stars 18Reviews
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From the Publisher
Which type of scientist do you choose to be?
This book is for you, if you are...
A young scientist preparing to write your first research proposal
An experienced scientist looking to improve your chances of acquiring funding
A graduate student applying for a fellowship
An academic writing a research plan to apply for a promotion
This book is for you if you have been...
Overwhelmed by the task of writing a convincing proposal
Struggling to come up with research ideas
Worried about whether you will be able to deliver on the promises of a research proposal
Annoyed by unproductive meetings and uncoordinated coauthors
Book contents
Part I: Research Project Canvas
In Part I you will see how using my Research Project Canvas will help you convert your research ideas into a grant proposal. With a pre-filled Project Canvas in hand, the task of writing the proposal will not seem quite so intimidating since you will know exactly what to write within each section of your funding proposal.
Part II: Write the proposal
In Part II you will see how to write the proposal in a way that excites and convinces any reviewer. You will learn how to come up with Key Sentences, then expand upon them using Story Structure. You will see how to create convincing figures, improve readability, prepare supplementary documents, and learn a formula for pitching your proposal.
Part III: Generate ideas
In Part III you will learn how to help generate research ideas by implementing two elements: the systematic acquisition of new knowledge and the cultivation of a creative environment. You will also learn how to strategically select the best ideas for your grant proposals through the delicate balancing of your creative desires with the chances of successful funding.
It is not just a book. It’s a virtual research proposal writing toolkit
Research Proposal Canvas
will help in conceptualizing research projects and bridge the gap between an idea and a research proposal.
Proposal key sentence template
will kick-start the writing process by providing firm proposal structure that convinces the reviewers.
Research idea generation prompts
will help you to come up with research ideas, right when you need them most.
And many other tools
including templates for budget, background description, and cover letter, project rating scorecard, virtual collaboration whiteboard, proposal pitch formula, graphics creation cheat sheet, submission checklist, and proposal examples.
Martins Zaumanis - the author
Since I came from a working-class family, the only way to fulfill my dream of becoming a scientist was to rely on grant funding. Now, after years of perfecting my research proposal writing skills, I am ready to share the secrets that have made it possible for me to work on the things I love at one of the worlds' best research institutions in Switzerland. I am certain that my targeted approach will help you obtain funding as well.