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We are excited to announce an upcoming Grant Writing Bootcamp designed to equip you with the essential skills and strategies needed to write successful grant proposals. Whether you’re new to grant writing or looking to refine your approach, this bootcamp will provide practical insights and hands-on experience to help you navigate the grant application process effectively.

Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2025
Time: 1-3pm
Location:  Zoom  (Registration not required)
 https://msu.zoom.us/j/93193034213  Passcode: 945750  Meeting ID: 931 9303 4213
Facilitator: Anna Moore, PhD, Associate Dean for Research Development, CHM. Guest speakers: Catherine Grysiewicz (Leader, Pre-award Team), Teresa Thomas (leader, Post-award Team)
Target Audience: Researchers, faculty (especially new faculty), postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and anybody who is writing or planning to write grants.

 Topics that we will covers
February 19th1pm – 3pmSession 1:  What is A Grant?
February 26th2pm – 4pmSession 2:  Administrative documents. Pre-award team Consultation
March 5th1pm – 3pmSession 3:  Science documents: Abstract, Narrative, Specific Aims, Innovation
March 12th1pm – 3pmSession 4:  Science documents: Research Strategy
March 19th1pm – 3pmSession 5:  Resubmission and Renewal
March 26th1pm – 3pmSession 6:  Post-award team Consultation
April 2nd1pm – 3pmSession 7:  Grant review

Why Attend? This bootcamp offers valuable guidance to help you craft strong grant proposals, boosting your chances of securing funding for your research projects. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of grantsmanship and ask questions related to the grant submission process. At the end we will have a discussion panel with MSU faculty with a proven track record of securing funding who will share their experiences both as grant recipients and as reviewers.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to enhance your grant writing skills and advance your research efforts!  We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions? Contact Jennifer Bunge, bungejen@msu.edu

Session One What is A Grant?

Session Two Post-award team Consultation

  • Research Involving Private Information or Biospecimens (PDF)
  • Principles of PreawardResearch Administration (PDF)
  • NIH Policy Updates (PDF)
  • CGA – Award Negotiation & Acceptance (Link)
  • CGA – Account Setup (Link)
  • CGA – Award Management (Link)
  • CGA- Award Closeout (Link)
  • Account Explorer Videos (Link)
  • Sign up for Sponsored Programs Newsletter (Link)
  • What is F&A used for? (Link)
  • Effort Reporting Tools (Link)
  • Federal-State Cost Guidance (Link)

Email post award questions to HCRS.Awards@msu.edu or thomaste@msu.edu or grysiew4@msu.edu

Session Three: Science documents: Abstract, Narrative, Specific Aims, Innovation

Session Four: Science documents: Research Strategy

    • Grant Writer Services Link – (link)
    • Foundation Funding Opportunities – (link)