Research Projects and Research Proposals

A Guide for Scientists Seeking Funding

Paul G. Chapin, Alan I. Leshner

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Cambridge University Press
18 January 2005

Science funding & policy

This book is a guide to writing scientific research proposals for submission to funding agencies. It approaches the topic by placing it in the larger context of planning and carrying out a research project, offering guidance on selecting a suitable research topic, organizing and planning the project, identifying a funding agency, writing the proposal, and managing the funded project. The book also discusses the ethical responsibilities of the researcher, the proposal review process, and how to deal with declination of a proposal. The author's 25 years of experience as an NSF program officer lend the book a unique insider's perspective on the proposal writing and research funding process. Because of that experience, the author is able to anticipate and answer the questions that researchers most frequently ask when preparing to write a proposal, and also to explain how program officers think about proposals when they are making funding decisions.

By: Paul G. Chapin
Foreword by: Alan I. Leshner
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 164mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 247g
ISBN: 9780521537162
ISBN 10: 0521537169
Pages: 172
Publication Date: 18 January 2005
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction; 1. Selecting a research topic; 2. Project planning; 3. Identifying funding sources; 4. Special funding mechanisms; 5. Writing a proposal; 6. Research and responsibilities; 7. The natural history of a proposal; 8. 'We are happy/sorry to inform you'; 9. Managing your grant; Appendix A: Glossary of acronyms; Appendix B: Useful URLS.

Paul G. Chapon was director of the National Science Foundation Linguistics Program. He is a member of the Linguistic Society of America and of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.