Manage your time – Know the deadlines and plan ahead to obtain requirements like transcripts and recommendations. Follow directions carefully – Applications that are missing elements or submitted ...

Become familiar with the general sponsor proposal guidelines. Read the specific Funding Opportunity to which you plan to apply. Ask the Program Officer (PO) for program related clarification (e.g., ...

Your research proposal also needs to persuade someone about how and why your intended project is worthwhile. In your proposal you will need to explain and defend your choices. Always think about the ...

All together now: how to write an interdisciplinary research proposal Advice on drafting successful research proposals to secure support and funding for interdisciplinary projects, from three ...

This page is a beginning compilation of example proposal sections that may be beneficial when putting proposals together. It is the intent that when this page is complete, it will be easy to copy and ...

Many sponsors require grant applicants to make a “broader impact” with their research, indicating how their research will benefit society or advance desired societal outcomes. Those outcomes include, ...

The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) provides proposal development services to help increase the competitiveness of grant proposals. Services can include writing, editing, proofreading and rigorous ...

The Office of Research Development (ORD) maintains a Proposal Support Toolbox, designed to assist faculty in their proposal document preparation. The toolbox is accessible to all with a uml.edu or ...

The Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) PhD Qualifying Exam is intended to allow the candidate to demonstrate depth of understanding in his/her chosen area of research, and to demonstrate the ...