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Grant Writing Guides

Step-by-step resources for every stage of the grant writing process.

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Preparing Biosketches for Grant Applications

How to prepare effective biosketches for NIH, NSF, and other federal grant applications. Covers required formats, common mistakes, and strategies for presenting your qualifications.

5 min readFeb 17, 2026
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Writing Data Management Plans for Grant Proposals

How to write a data management plan that satisfies funder requirements. Covers data types, storage, sharing, preservation, and agency-specific expectations.

5 min readFeb 17, 2026
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Understanding Indirect Cost Rates for Grants

A clear explanation of indirect cost rates, how they are calculated, how to apply them in grant budgets, and what to do when funders cap or restrict them.

5 min readFeb 17, 2026
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Securing Matching Funds for Grant Applications

How to identify, secure, and document matching funds for grant proposals. Covers cash match, in-kind contributions, common sources, and compliance requirements.

5 min readFeb 17, 2026
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Post-Award Grant Management

Essential practices for managing a grant after the award. Covers financial management, reporting, compliance, no-cost extensions, and building a foundation for future funding.

5 min readFeb 17, 2026
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Grant Resubmission Strategies

How to turn a rejected grant application into a funded one. Covers analyzing reviewer feedback, strengthening your proposal, writing the response to reviewers, and managing the resubmission timeline.

4 min readFeb 17, 2026
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Writing Evaluation Plans for Grant Proposals

How to design and write a credible evaluation plan for your grant proposal. Covers process and outcome evaluation, logic models, data collection, and common pitfalls.

4 min readFeb 17, 2026