IIT Research | Proposal Development Services

Funding Opportunities

Opportunities both within and without IIT.

GrantForward
IIT has a paid subscription to GrantForward. GrantForward provides access to search services that help you find funding.”

Writing a Proposal

Editorial and Writing Assistance
This can be either a simple grammatical review or a more complex review for style, grantsmanship, and cohesiveness. IIT faculty may follow these instructions to obtain a copy of a funded IIT proposal.

Executive Summary
This is the most read part of the proposal, so it must be well written. Tips for the executive summary.

Integrating the sponsor’s “goal language” into your narrative
This is done by thoroughly reviewing the solicitation/program announcement for the proposal you are preparing, and then suggesting ways to integrate the sponsor’s language into your own. The intent is to ensure that your narrative and abstract fully address the specifics and requirements of the program the sponsor is trying to fund.

Resubmitting Rejected Proposals
Addressing reviewers' comments in your revised proposal. You can also get assistance with revising a proposal that has been submitted to one sponsor so that it will be well-received by a second or even a third sponsor.

Institutional Templates
Often a proposal must include certain "template" information so that the sponsor has sufficient information about IIT. These may be found on the OSRP site under specific institutional instructions.

Fund Searching & Grant Writing Workshops

Proposal writing and fund searching handout

Fund Searching Workshop

What:	Free Fund Seeking Workshop. Whether your field is science, humanities, technology, or law... one certainty is this: To be most efficient and effective at securing research funds, it is critical to be aware of the latest funding opportunities useful to your program.
When:	TBD
Where:	Stuart Building Computer Lab 112F, Main Campus
Who:	This workshop is intended for IIT faculty and researchers.
What:	You will use an individual computer to learn how to search for funding opportunities for your research. We will try some strategies to get you set up to receive tailored funding alerts on an ongoing basis.
Sign up	To reserve a spot, email Elizabeth Soto at esoto2@iit.edu. The room accommodates 20 participants; walk-ins welcome as space permits. There is no fee for these workshops, which are provided as a service of the IIT Graduate College.

Crafting a Strong Research Proposal Workshop

What:	Learn how to craft a strong research proposal.
When:	TBD
Where:	Stuart Building Computer Lab 112F, Main Campus
Who:	This workshop is intended for IIT faculty and researchers.
Why:	Proposal writing is not at all like academic writing. You must use a variety of techniques to ensure your proposal has the best chance of being read, scoring high, and getting funded. In this workshop you will learn ways to create a strong proposal while avoiding common pitfalls. The workshop will also include information on how to make sure your proposal is truly "cutting edge." This means knowing how to show all the references and citations that prove you have a solid grasp of your field. A Galvin Librarian will present an overview of the resources that can help you prove your case. Each participant will receive an electronic file of links and tips.
Sign up	To reserve a spot, email Elizabeth Soto at esoto2@iit.edu. The room accommodates 20 participants; walk-ins welcome as space permits. There is no fee for these workshops, which are provided as a service of the IIT Graduate College.

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