Tutorials & Workshops
Proposal Writing Short Course
Online, self-paced. Provided by the Foundation Center in English, French, Chinese, Portugese, Russian and Spanish
Grantsmanship Training Program
Face to face, multi-day, fee-based training.
NU Office of Sponsored Research
- SPOT Training -- A series of online on-demand training offerings presented via myHRLearn. Topics include key concepts in the sponsored project lifecycle.
- In-Person Courses -- a complement to the SPOT courses, geared for research administrators and other staff involved in research administration
- CERES Training
NU School of Professional Studies offers a program about Philanthropy & Non-Profit Organizations, which includes a course entitled, Grantsmanship for the Research Professional
Illinois Department of Human Services - Grants Administration Information
Grants.gov: Applicant Training -- support for using Grants.gov to identify funding opportunities and apply through the online Workspace.
Books on Writing Grant Proposals
A selection of recent, general titles. Search NUCat for discipline-specific grant writing guides using the subject terms listed below.
Developing a Winning Grant Proposal by Call Number: MAIN Core Reference (2 North) 658.15224 O71dPublication Date: 2013Check availability in NUSearch
The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing by Call Number: Lurie Pritzker Research Library HG 177.5.U6 G44 2012ISBN: 9781595424044Publication Date: 2012Request through NUSearch. Earlier 5th edition 2007 also available - request through NUSearch (login with NU NetID)
Getting Science Grants by Call Number: MUDD Library 507.9 B628gPublication Date: 2003Check NUSearch for availability
Grant Application Writer's Handbook by Call Number: EBook - NU-affiliated users onlyPublication Date: 2005Earlier 1995 edition also available in print format.
Addresses the key points in developing grant proposals in a hands-on, step-by-step method, with sample forms and tips for getting approved and funded.
Grant Writing by Call Number: Main Library Core Reference - 2 North (HG177 .R35 2015 )Publication Date: 2015How to successfully navigate the grant writing process including understanding the language of grant writing, finding grants, preparing the proposal, completing the application, preparing budgets, organizing information and timelines, revising and editing the proposal, including the assessment and evaluation, and building meaningful relationships with program officers and colleagues.
Guide to Effective Grant Writing by Call Number: EBook NU-affiliated users onlyPublication Date: 2012
How to Write a Successful Research Grant Application by Call Number: EBook NU-affiliated users onlyISBN: 9781441914545Publication Date: 2010Provides technical assistance for researchers applying for biobehavioral and psychosocial research funding.- How to Write a Successful Research Grant Application by Call Number: EBook NU-affiliated users onlyPublication Date: 2010
Successful Grant Writing by Call Number: EBook NU-affiliated users onlyPublication Date: 2008 (3rd edition)
Winning Grants Step by Step (4th edition) by Call Number: Main Library Core Reference - 2 North (Large HG177 .C374 2013)Publication Date: 2013Physical book AND ebook editions available.
Winning Strategies for Developing Proposals and Managing GrantsCall Number: MAIN Lower Level Large Items L 658.15224 W776Publication Date: 2007 3rd edition updated and expandedCheck availability in NUSearch
For Additional Titles Use These Subject Headings in NUSearch
- Federal aid to research -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Fund raising -- United States -- handbooks, manuals etc.
- Proposal writing for grants
- Proposal writing in business
- Proposal writing in education
- Proposal writing in human services
- Proposal writing in medicine
- Proposal writing in research
- Proposal writing in the social sciences
- Research grants