Writing Research Grants: An Overview of the Process

The purposes of this article are to provide an overview of the process of writing research grants and to address important details involved in grant submission. Our intent is to impart the understanding that writing research grants involves the intersection of clearly focused research ideas, the funding priorities of the grantor, a clear and concise research plan, attention to administrative details, and peer review. This article will help first-time grant writers appreciate the scope of the process and remind experienced grant writers of the essential components of the process.