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> Research, Creativity, & Technology Transfer > Sponsored Programs
Grants Getting Started
The resources on this page are a starting point to help a good idea become a successful proposal. Probably
the most important tip given by nearly all sponsor representatives is to follow the announcement guidelines. (Also referred to as the Request for
Proposal or Funding Opportunity Announcement.) Stellar ideas, sound science and superior writing skills
may go unnoticed if, for example, page length, format requirements, or
deadlines are not met.
Numerous books, articles and web sites offer advice on planning and writing grant proposals. Sample letters are available for letters of
inquiry, cover letters, intent to submit and letters of support.
Proposal guidance is available for principal investigators. These
resources include an information sheet of indirect cost rates, benefit
rates, ID numbers and travel rates, a manual of guidelines for and
requirements of Principal Investigators / Project Directors, information on
where to find application forms for federal agencies, and definitions of
commonly used acronyms and a glossary of terms used in research
administration.
Most federal grant programs are transitioning to electronic submission of proposals through Grants.gov. Many proposals to the National Science Foundation are still submitted using FastLane. Check your funding opportunity announcement for guidance an how your proposal will be submitted.
How does NIH review proposals? Watch this 30-minute video of an actual review panel.
If you need background information that describes MSU, go here to
find MSU's Mission and Goals and other statistics. Look here also for MSU's research funding growth chart. Try this link to learn where our research volume ranks nationally.
For information about Montana, try the Census and Economic Information Center.
Montana Quick Facts might be especially helpful.
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