Even though an exploratory project doesn't commit funds to specific actions, it may require a small business to commit personnel and time to the initiative. To determine whether or not you want to ...

Distributing your business's project proposal as a PDF enables any client with a free PDF reader to view it in the format you intended. Even if you don't have Adobe Acrobat or another PDF creation ...

While the art and science of grant writing can vary depending on many factors, not least of which being the specific requirements of the target funding organization, there are a few general best ...

Back in the old days, a prospective academic author could submit a manuscript —sometimes even a barely reworked dissertation — and book editors would consider it for publication. Now, even if you’ve ...

It all starts with the project proposal. From million-dollar ad campaigns to thousand-dollar one pagers, so much of your agency’s success depends on sending persuasive proposals. This guide will show ...

Once you have passed your comprehensive exams, the time has come for you to complete the dissertation proposal. In this memo, I give you some of my thoughts on ways to approach the proposal. Also, I ...

You may want to read through some or all of the example proposals listed below. All of them were successful SURF proposals. (And they kindly gave me permission to use their proposals as examples.) You ...

Recently, I had the chance to combine my technical writing skills with my experience as a help desk analyst. In checking the Legal Notices section of my local newspaper, I noticed the following ...

At the University Writing & Speaking Center, we now offer services dedicated to grant and research writing. Our goal is to support students from all disciplines by providing one-on-one consultations, ...

If you’re an academic seeking an applied-research grant, the most-read element of your application will be the “specific aims” page. It serves as the face of your research proposal, and is often the ...