Successful grant writing : strategies for health and human service professionals / Laura N. Gitlin, Ann Kolanowski, Kevin J. Lyons.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gitlin, Laura N., 1952- author.

Kolanowski, Ann, author.

Lyons, Kevin J., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Proposal writing for grants.

Proposal writing in human services.

Proposal writing in medicine.

Medical care--Research grants.

Medical care.

Public health--Research grants.

Public health.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxix, 401 pages)

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Springer Publishing Company, [2021]

Summary:

Following in the tradition of its previous editions, the updated and fully revised fifth edition of this classic guide to grant writing is especially written for health and human service professionals. It provides a comprehensive, systematic, and easy-to-follow, step-wise guide to writing competitive grant proposals for research, education, innovative practices and demonstration projects. Never has the need to advance evidence to improve the health of the public been greater. Generating evidence requires funding and grant writing has become an essential activity for every health and human service professional who must seek funds to advance innovative research, education and practice initiatives. Uniquely focused on developing grant-writing skills as part of a professional’s career, this one-of-a-kind guide addresses the full range of essential competencies needed to assure success. The new edition expands coverage on how to compose an effective aims page, how to write a compelling literature review to support significance of a proposal, and describes considerations for specific types of study designs. Additionally, the guide provides a more extensive discussion of mentorship, plus tips for pre-doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows. New to the Fifth Edition: Spotlights important new trends that can make or break grant success Features Professional Spotlights reflecting the experiences and advice from successful grant writers – from novice to expert Highlights special considerations for pre-doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows Examines how to write an effective grant application for specific types of study designs Explains how to craft compelling statements about significance and innovation Provides guidelines on mentorship Covers ways to manage post-award activities and offers strategies and templates for documenting grant progress Key Features: Key summary points in every chapter Case examples throughout Strategies for managing a grant writing team and post-award activities Considerations in building a grant writing career and matching your level of experience to funding mechanisms Testimonies from novices and experts describing their unique grant writing experiences

Contents:

Why Write a Grant?

Becoming Familiar with Funding Sources

Developing Your Ideas for Funding

Infrastructure to Support Grantsmanship

Everyone Needs a Mentor

Strategies for Effective Writing

Overview of Common Sections of Proposals

Heart of the Matter : The AIMS

Background and Significance

The Approach

Concept Papers, Pilot Studies, and Supporting Documentation

Common Pitfalls in Proposals

Budget Basics

Putting It All Together to Create a Budget

Technical Considerations in Budget Development

Four Project Structures

Understanding the Process of Collaboration

Collaborating for Team Science

Learning about your Institution

Electronic Considerations

Understanding the Review Process

Responding to the Proposal Review

Welcome to the World of Post-Award

Building a Program of Research

A Case Study : Putting it All Together

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

Other Format:

Print version

ISBN:

0-8261-4804-2

OCLC:

1135087910