The Art of Funding and Implementing Ideas

<p></p><p></p><p style=TEXT-ALIGN: center align=center><b> Takes the reader to a new level in proposal writing <br /></b></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p>The authors have captured the gestalt of grant writing in a lucid fashion. In short I think students would appreciate the clarity and insights this book offers.<br />-Robert J. Hard <i>University</i><i> of Texas at San Antonio <br /><br /></i>As a research scientist who is frequently involved in proposal development myself it is clear to me that the authors have travelled the grant writer's path before. <br />-John V. Stone <em>Michigan State University</em> <br /><br />This resource provides a step-by-step approach to turning a research idea into a proposal worthy of funding demystifying the process as a result. The authors present a proven approach to the development of research ideas alongside a systematic treatment of proposals section-by-section and project management function-by-function. Highly accessible this book gives examples for each aspect of the proposal development and works through sketches of ideas to fully developed proposal sections. </p><p></p><p><strong>Key Features</strong></p><ul type=disc><li style=COLOR: black><em>Contains idea development linked to specific proposal sections</em>: Supports creativity that can be captured effectively and systematically one step at a time. </li><li style=COLOR: black><em>Uses sketches to facilitate idea development and make enhancement and revisions easy</em>: Allows for ease in trying out alternative formulations and revising preliminary approaches. </li><li style=COLOR: black><em>Provides international research proposals</em>: Key to understanding resources for proposing international research collaborations.</li><li><em>Shows how to manage a funded project:</em> Guides researchers and research staff in effectively implementing a funded project.</li></ul><p style=COLOR: black>This book is appropriate for all graduate students across the health social and behavioral sciences who need guidance on writing successful compelling funding proposals. </p>