Research Projects and Research Proposals
A Guide for Scientists Seeking Funding
1st Edition
Published on 30. July 2006
978-0-511-20816-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
"An absolute 'must-have' reference for any scientist faced with the difficult task of raising funds for their department or project." BookwatchMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Cambridge University Press
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
File size
1,22 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-511-20816-4 (9780511208164)
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Persons
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.
Content
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.
