The academic research enterprise is highly complex, involving multiple sectors of society and a vast array of approaches. In "Demystifying the Academic Research Enterprise," Kelvin K. Droegemeier shows next-generation scholars across all disciplines how to become more productive earlier in their career, as well as how to help shape the…

The Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education (CADRE) offers advice on becoming a successful researcher in the field of STEM education and a portrait of an early career researcher support program. The advice offered throughout the guide comes from experienced researchers who are part of the National Science Foundation's Discovery…

The Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education (CADRE) Early Career Guide offers advice on becoming a successful researcher in the field of STEM education and a portrait of an early career researcher support program. The advice offered throughout the guide comes from experienced researchers who are part of the National Science…

In this article, the author suggests several tips that educators should consider before applying for a grant. Any proposal needs these six components: (1) overall concept; (2) goal or purpose; (3) objectives; (4) justification; (5) timetable; and (6) expenses. (Contains 4 online resources.)

Provides guidelines for developing grant proposals. Covers steps in the following phases: planning (i.e., brainstorming, identifying funding sources, and researching); developing the proposal (i.e., abstract, title page, narrative, problem statement/needs assessment, operational plan, key personnel, budget, significance statement, future funding,…

This publication is designed for teachers and other educators who want to write grants but don't know how to get started. Topics covered include: the basics of proposal writing; common elements required in all grants; preparation for writing a proposal, such as researching the project and the funding agency; writing effective proposals; how…

Describes a step-by-step process for writing a winning application for the U.S. Department of Education Elementary (or Secondary) School Recognition Program. Underscores the importance of faculty involvement. Explains the application process, covering brainstorming, administrative questions, the first and final drafts, and use of various readers.…

This article outlines strategies for obtaining and managing funds for classroom projects. A guide to writing grant proposals is given, and factors to consider when managing a grant are discussed. A list of resources for information on grants is also included. (IAH)

The resources necessary to operate a complete career guidance program are considerable. This handbook maps the territory of funding resources for those working in the field of career guidance. Following two brief introductory sections, the first part of the handbook deals with defining program needs. The needs that are identified can serve as the…

Guidelines for prospective conference proposal writers offer techniques that may help in having papers accepted at academic meetings. (DF)

Lists steps for a teacher to follow in seeking project funding from a foundation. (SJL)

Outlines four essential points to be considered when writing grant proposals: (1) stating needs in terms of outcomes; (2) using the grantor's focus to illuminate those needs; (3) contacting the grant source prior to writing the request; and (4) enlisting the aid of advocates. (four references) (MAB)

Written to meet the demand for a publication that provides the specifics needed to apply for local, state, or federal funds, this booklet offers assistance in grantsmanship from proposal development through processing. Designed for use as an instructional manual, the booklet is divided into sections, each of which addresses a critical aspect of…

Suggests five ways to make college proposal-writing assignments correspond more closely to the proposal-writing situations faced by engineers. They include emphasizing sales proposals over in-house planning or research and development proposals, using actual or fictional cases as the basis for assignments, and requiring oral presentations of the…

Understanding the myths and realities of grant proposal writing should help administrators searching for ways to fund special projects. A chart of do's and don't's provides additional recommendations. (KS)