Writing Grant Applications

The following list samples some useful grant-writing resources from the many available, that aim to give you that winning edge to your competitive research proposals.

Grant-writing tips (general)

• Top 10 tips for grant writing: Pro-Bono Australia.
• Writing a grant application: Funding Centre (for grants and fundraising in Australia).
• FundAssist:
  FundAssist is a grant-preparation resource developed by the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA), Flinders University. Whilst designed primarily for alcohol and other drug non-government organisations, the information, principles and tools provided are generic and can be used by any organisation and/or individual seeking funding.

Writing a research grant

• Grant writing tips: Victoria University, Melbourne Australia.
• Grant writing tips sheet: National Institute of Health, USA.
• Research funding: 10 tips for writing a successful application: The Guardian.
• Research grant applications 101 - The Research Whisperer:
  The Research Whisperer is a blog dedicated to the academic research environment. Forum discussions include how to find funding, research culture, and building academic track-records.

Opinion & further reading

• Centuries wasted applying for grants: The Conversation.