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  • Fit the mission and strategic plan and priorities of the agency

  • Must match the objectives explicitly in your writing

  • Must sell your idea using stylistic writing an effective visual imagery

  • Abide by the polices and instructions of the agency for that funding opportunity

How To:

Some grantsmanship tips
  • Work with your departmental contact or Administrator to get a timeline

  • Start the process early to allow collaborators and relevant materials to be gathered

  • Contact the relevant granting agency contact, sometimes referred to as the Program Officer with any questions about the funding mechanism; they want to help

  • Find colleagues who have served on review boards or have received funding from the agency. They can assist you with determining some of the key elements reviewers seek

  • Discovering the median level of funding for the agency will allow you to create a budget that falls within the threshold

  • Find collaborators that enhance your idea by adding expertise to a specific area

  • Involve others in planning, including staff, community members and other organizations

  • Involve the community and treat them with respect. Encourage collaboration.

  • Differentiate yourself by capitalizing on the infrastructure of Johns Hopkins University. Describe how JHU is different from other organizations and is best to accomplish the aims of your proposal.

  • Stay up to date on relevant research and best practices in your area and organization

  • Most first-time grant proposals are rejected. Don’t take it personally.

  • View funding organizations as partners and advocates.

Tip

Ask a colleague or your mentor for examples of funded grants. Some departments have shared sites of grant applications that include the reviewers notes.

Resources:

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/fac_development/for-researchers/grant-resources.htmlhttps://pdco.med.jhmi.edu/professional-skills/grant-writing/https://www.jhsph.edu/courses/course/32147/2021/180.663.01/grant-writing-i

https://ctei.jhu.edu/programs-and-services/grant-writing

Art of Grantsmanship

Contacts:

The best contacts are within your department. Your faculty mentor, department administrator or grants manager can assist with the entire process from start to finish.

Related Links:

Finding Funding Opportunities

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