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May 19, 2020

Priority Areas in the NSF and DOE FY 2021 Budget Requests

The FY 2021 budget requests for both the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have been released. Each budget identifies research priority areas for the coming…

May 13, 2020

Multi-Agency Funding Opportunities

To be successful, a proposal needs to reflect the priorities, culture, and values of the funding agency. This advice leads many investigators to specialize in one primary funding agency such…

Mar 5, 2020

Evaluation Plan: A Key Component of Education and Training Proposals

Not all solicitations specifically require an evaluation plan, but it is a good idea to include one in your education and training proposal even when it is not required. A well thought out…

Mar 4, 2020

References for STEM-related Education and Training Proposals

Education and training proposals are generally based on a literature review, and need to have assessments and evidence-based best practices. The list below is a compilation of references related to…

Mar 2, 2020

Planning for a Training Grant Proposal

Institutional training grants can be instrumental in defining academic program identities, providing financial stability for a department’s trainees, and bringing national recognition to undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral programs. Therefore, many…