Writing Successful Federal Proposals

The federal grant process will be explained in the context of useful strategies for submitting successful applications for federal funding. This presentation is the first of a series on grant opportunities provided by the Office of the Vice President for Research for the UMBC community and will provide a critical introduction to the federal grant process. Topics to be discussed in this seminar will include: key federal contacts essential to know; how funding decisions are made; navigating the NIH system; determining the best mechanisms for applying; successful strategies in grant formulation and writing; the value of team science and collaboration; the review process; and other helpful hints and strategies to approach this process in a very informed and prepared way.