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When preparing a proposal, you will inevitably be told to “reach out to your program officer!”  There are many good reasons why this is such a common (and critical) piece of advice to grant writers...  

There are so many good reasons to incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion practices into your work. Including a range of perspectives, backgrounds, and/or subjects, only serves to strengthen the research at hand, while also ensuring that any findings are relevant and equitable for a wider audience. So how do you do this? Read on for some suggestions on how to incorporate DEI into your grant proposals. 

I used to tell my students that awarding points on assignments shouldn’t feel like a treasure hunt. Their job was to make their key ideas clear and easy to find – Something that holds true for many things, including grant writing! Read on for some tips on how to do this when preparing your next proposal. 

Whether you're naturally a procrastinator or just very busy, we all have something that we put off until the last minute. When it comes to funding your research, there are many good reasons to start early – and many things you can do now to help yourself later! 

NSF released a new Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) for proposals due on or after May 20, 2024!

Included among the changes in the NSF 24-1 version of the PAPPG are: