Karen M. Markin is director of research development at the University of Rhode Island’s research office.
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Federal grant proposals are public information, so why do scientists get cranky when you seek a copy?
Advice
It is more important than ever to closely follow all requirements spelled out in a call for grant proposals.
Catalyst
Formal policies on information storage are finally beginning to emerge from federal grant agencies.
First Person
More and more grant agencies, faced with too many applications, are asking researchers to submit a preliminary version for review.
First Person
More and more grant agencies, faced with too many applicants for scarce dollars, are allowing universities to vet who gets to submit a proposal.
First Person
Here’s what you need to know about the federal government’s new grant regulations.
First Person
Search committees should look more carefully at how candidates list their grants.
First Person
Even the best-trained rookie faculty members have much to learn about writing grant proposals.
First Person
Cutting-edge science and collaborative projects both play a role, not to mention luck.
First Person
From drafting the call for proposals to announcing the results, here’s what you need to know.