Following in the tradition of its previous editions, the updated and fully revised fifth edition of this classic guide to grant writing is especially written for health and human service professionals. It provides a comprehensive, systematic, and easy-to-follow, step-wise guide to writing competitive grant proposals for research, education, innovative practices and demonstration projects. Never has the need to advance evidence to improve the health of the public been greater. Generating evidence requires funding and grant writing has become an essential activity for every health and human service professional who must seek funds to advance innovative research, education and practice initiatives.

Uniquely focused on developing grant-writing skills as part of a professional's career, this one-of-a-kind guide addresses the full range of essential competencies needed to assure success. The new edition expands coverage on how to compose an effective aims page, how to write a compelling literature review to support significance of a proposal, and describes considerations for specific types of study designs. Additionally, the guide provides a more extensive discussion of mentorship, plus tips for pre-doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows.
New to the Fifth Edition:

Spotlights important new trends that can make or break grant success
Features Professional Spotlights reflecting the experiences and advice from successful grant writers – from novice to expert
Highlights special considerations for pre-doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows
Examines how to write an effective grant application for specific types of study designs
Explains how to craft compelling statements about significance and innovation
Provides guidelines on mentorship
Covers ways to manage post-award activities and offers strategies and templates for documenting grant progress

Key Features:

Key summary points in every chapter
Case examples throughout
Strategies for managing a grant writing team and post-award activities
Considerations in building a grant writing career and matching your level of experience to funding mechanisms
Testimonies from novices and experts describing their unique grant writing experiences

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