PDU @ Lunch Fall 2024 Spring 2025

The Proposal Development Unit invites the NC State community to our webinar series that will provide you with insights and techniques to think strategically about grant writing. The PDU will balance general guidance with specific examples to help faculty navigate differences among major funding agencies (e.g. NSF, NIH, DOD).

Going Big!

Scaling Up from Single Investigator Proposals to Team Proposals.

Go Big or Go Home? Assessing Your Readiness to Lead a Center-Sized Proposal

Wednesday, Oct 23 at noon (Research Week)

Halloween is just around the corner, and ghosts and ghouls will soon make an appearance at the door. However, nothing can send a shiver down the spine like leading a center-sized proposal for the first time! In this session, the PDU will focus on key considerations when approaching large, multidisciplinary proposals including: the expected time commitment as the principal investigator, team readiness/competitiveness, the timing and impact of your research idea, and necessary resources for success. Slides/Recording

Key Strategies for Building a Large Proposal Team

Wednesday, Nov 13 at noon

You’ve decided that you’re ready to pursue a larger-style team proposal. Understanding the expectations of the agency, identifying necessary skills and expertise, and defining clear goals and objectives are some important steps in assembling and organizing a strong proposal team. This session will offer some helpful insights for building a winning team and setting up your project for success. Recording/Slides

Writing Strategies for Collaborative, Multi-Investigator Proposals

Wednesday, Jan 15 at noon

For collaborative and center-wide grants, investigators often find themselves completing various requirements such as writing subsections of a project narrative or developing supplemental information. Join us for tips, strategies, and recommendations for writing proposals with multiple investigators. This session will cover topics such as organizing writing responsibilities, crafting timelines, addressing style guides, and promoting cohesion among multiple authors.

Strategies for Building Large, Multi-Component Budgets

Wednesday, February 19 at noon

Key strategies can help when developing budgets and budget justifications for large, multi-component projects. This session will focus on topics such as translating objectives into budget categories, developing component budgets, coordinating subawards, budgeting rules and regulations, and collaborating with College Research Offices.