UC Davis Proposal Development Services

A new year is a great time to reflect on where we've been and where we want to go. For researchers, this may mean reflecting on their past funding strategies and planning for future ones. If you're looking for ways to expand your grant writing strategies in the new year, be sure to read this Exousia Group blog post by Chellsie Smith on embracing the new year in your proposal writing! Specifically, Smith discusses ways to: ➡️ Set clear goals: How to set achievable goals to move you closer to research funding success ➡️ Embrace Change and Innovation: How to expand your grant writing comfort zone to help build your skills and scope ➡️ Cultivate a Positive Mindset: Ways to mentally prepare for the challenges of preparing and applying for grants ➡️ Create a Vision Board: Examples of ways to better visualize your research funding objectives and help you keep your eye on your goals You can read the full blog post via the link below. We'd love to hear about your grant writing goals for 2025! And for all University of California, Davis faculty, we are here to help you move closer to your research funding goals, so be sure to reach out to us at pds@ucdavis.edu. https://lnkd.in/ggtivDkg #ucdresearchdevelopment #ucdproposaldevelopment #researchdevelopment #proposaldevelopment #grantwriting

Great advice for creating a strong proposal introduction!

As our team prepares to take some time off over the next couple of weeks, we hope that all of you in our University of California, Davis community are also getting a much-needed break from work. For those feeling like they still need to get some work done, however, here are some suggestions from Crystal F. at Aplin for protecting your work-life balance amidst the busy holiday season. And to all UCD faculty, we look forward to continuing to support your research journey in the new year! #ucdresearchdevelopment #ucdproposaldevelopment #researchdevelopment #proposaldevelopment #worklifebalance https://lnkd.in/gwME5TmV

Hope for the best, but be prepared and stay informed! In general, a government shutdown will have little or no impact on your ability to continue your day-to-day research. Carry on unless you hear otherwise from your campus leadership. Your mileage may vary if your work depends on access to federally funded facilities or staff. ✔ Assume you still have to submit your proposal by the published deadline, but processing and review after submission might be on hold or delayed if staff is not available. Some deadlines could be extended, but don't count on it! ✔ All your reporting (including financial) still has to be submitted on time! ✔ If you are working on a proposal, download all the call documents in case they are not available during shutdown ✔ Transfer of funds for awarded proposals might be delayed ❤ Be patient with your administrative staff and colleagues, they are probably processing proposals and awards as fast as they can. If you have been through a shutdown before, please share information and your wisdom in the comments below ⬇ #researchdevelopment #shutdown #science #research

Are you planning to apply for The National Institutes of Health funding in the new year? If so, be sure to bookmark this quick reference for resources and updates coming to 2025 NIH applications curated by the National Institutes of Health Office of Extramural Research. https://lnkd.in/dGqrB9_Z #ucdresearchdevelopment #ucdproposaldevelopment #researchdevelopment #proposaldevelopment #nihfunding

Quick writing tip by Andrew Burgess! Decrease your word count and increase your impact by removing -ly adverbs and replacing them with evidence in the form of numbers and facts. A simple way to make a big difference in your next grant proposal - Read more on his blog via the link below! https://lnkd.in/gvFDtyrS #ucdresearchdevelopment #ucdproposaldevelopment #researchdevelopment #proposaldevelopment #sciencewriting

We are excited to share the first of our 2025 events! Join us on January 17 at 10 am as Sheryl Soucy-Lubell presents on instrumentation and equipment grants! After the presentation, there will be time to answer your questions about these funding opportunities and how to apply. We hope you'll join us! University of California, Davis UC Davis College of Letters and Science UC Davis College of Biological Sciences UC Davis College of Engineering UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine University of California, Davis - School of Medicine UC Davis Office of Research #ucdresearchdevelopment #ucdproposaldevelopment #proposaldevelopment #researchdevelopment #equipmentgrants

"Most proposals end in rejection, but missteps give researchers a chance to learn how to find other opportunities, write better proposals, and navigate the system." Grant writing is challenging, but learning from your successes and failures can help make this journey easier, writes Emily Sohn in this Nature Portfolio article. In particular, Sohn recommends: ▪️ Do your research—learn more about your funder to make sure you and your project are a good fit for the agency. ▪️ Pitching a proposal—Take the time to study successful proposals and prepare a "soft pitch" to contact the funding agency to increase your chances of finding the right fit. ▪️ The write stuff - “stuff—“Imagine you’re tired, grumpy, and hungry. You’ve got 50 applications to get through,” says Cheryl Smythe... “Think about how you as an applicant can make it as easy as possible for them.” ▪️ Science storytelling—Effective science communication takes skill, so find opportunities to improve your grant writing and storytelling techniques. ▪️ What not to do - Learn from past mistakes (yours and those of others) to improve your future chances of funding success. For more details, read the full story via the link below! #ucdresearchdevelopment #ucdproposaldevelopment #researchdevelopment #proposaldevelopment #grantwriting

Broader impacts are a way for federal funders to ensure funded research gives back to the taxpayers supporting that work. Too often, the plans for these activities focus only on the funded period, without consideration for long-term maintenance. In this blog post, Terry McGlynn discusses the importance of designing broader impact activities to last beyond the duration of a research grant, arguing that a lasting research impact requires planning broader impacts for the long run. #ucdresearchdevelopment #ucdproposaldevelopment #researchdevelopment #proposaldevelopment #broaderimpacts

At a recent event, someone asked for advice about navigating collaborative research. The reality is that developing collaborations isn't always simple because everyone differs in how they work, conduct research, and communicate. If you're currently thinking about doing some collaborative work, be sure to read this eCORRECTOR Ltd article covering some best practices for setting up a collaborative team and some common pitfalls to avoid. #ucdresearchdevelopment #ucdproposaldevelopment #researchdevelopment #proposaldevelopment #collaborativeresearch #collaboration