Applying for Research Funding

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Joanne B. Ries - University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
Carl G. Leukefeld - University of Kentucky, USA

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262 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

Getting research funding, from both government and the private sector, is becoming increasingly more competitive in an environment of shrinking resources. This useful book is designed to help both beginning and experienced researchers approach the grant application process and develop a successful application.

The authors discuss: making initial choices; making key contacts; assessing research environments; what to include on, and when to write, an application; writing a persuasive application; targeting the application; and what to expect when an application is or is not accepted.

Introduction

PART ONE: MAJOR COMPONENTS: GETTING STARTED

The Principal Investigator

The Competitive Project Application

PART TWO: KEY CONNECTIONS: OPENING MOVES

Funding Mechanisms and the Review Process

Formal Resources

Informal Resources

Funding Sources

PART THREE: RESEARCH IN THE REAL WORLD: THE PLAYING BOARD

Research Environments

Relationships and Interactions

PART FOUR: WHAT AND WHEN TO WRITE: RULES OF THE GAME

Research Details

What to Write

Supporting Details

Work Plan

PART FIVE: HOW TO WRITE: UNIQUE MOVES

Writing to Be Competitive

PART SIX: CHECKING FOR INFRACTIONS: PREPARING FOR THE AUDIENCE

Seeing It through the Reviewers' Eyes

PART SEVEN: THE REVIEWERS' DECISION: ENDGAME

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Joanne B. Ries

Carl Leukefeld

Dr. Leukefeld is Professor of Behavioral Science, Psychiatry, Oral Health Science, Social Work and Public Health; and Chair of the Department of Behavioral Science, with a graduate appointment in Sociology. He came to the University of Kentucky in 1990 to establish the Center on Drug and Alcohol Research from the National Institute on Drug Abuse where he filled administrative and research positions. Dr. Leukefeld has published over 200 articles, chapters, books and monographs. He is a consulting editor for 6 journals. His research interests include treatment interventions, outcomes, HIV prevention, criminal justice sanctions, health... More About Author

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