How can I develop my skills?
The following resources will support you to write a better grant
application. Some are longer-term strategies and some will provide immediate
help with the grant writing process.
- Bigger picture (UniSA and nationally)
- Grant writing tips
- Advice
Bigger picture
UniSA policies and strategies
Research policies and plans - includes link to UniSA's research and research education policies and commercialisation guidelines, as well as the University's research strategies
UniSA induction and staff development
- Quick Guide for Starting Research @UniSA (PDF 358kb, download Adobe Acrobat) - a resource on the Induction and staff development website
- Early Career
Researcher (ECR) Development Program
The Early Career Researcher Development Program is for academic staff in the early stages of their research careers who are seeking opportunities for strategic career planning and skill development in the area of academic research - Research Leadership Program - selected researchers participate in the program, and also receive individual and group mentoring and substantial financial support for their research over the life of the program
- Internal development opportunities (Research and Innovation Services) - a suite of schemes providing workshops and a peer review process for your grant application.
Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
Visit the ERA website for a national picture and UniSA strategies for positioning researchers and the institution to meet the challenges of the Federal Government's new research agenda. This information will be particularly relevant post-award.
Grant writing tips
Workshops and resources (Research and Innovation Services)
Professional development for researchers: Dean's area website - Division of Business (password protected, access to UniSA staff and students) features information in PDF file format on:
- Gaining ARC Discovery and Linkage Grants
- Gaining Industry Government research money
- Writing a small research grant application
External resources
- The art of grantsmanship - Dr Jacob Kraicer, former Director of Research Grants at the Human Frontier Science Program
- The buck starts here - Karen M Markin, The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Words worth their weight in cash - Karen M Markin, The Chronicle of Higher Education
- The art of writing proposals: some candid suggestions for applicants to Social Science Research Council competitions - Adam Przeworski and Frank Salomon, Social Science Research Council
- Grant proposal writing tips - US Corporation for Public Broadcasting
- Five things to know about writing better grant proposals - QED Education Network
- Proposal writer's guide - Don Thackrey, University of Michigan Research Center
- Hints for grant writing - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
- Proposal preparation resources - US National Council of University Administrators
- Grant writing tips - Center for Social Work Research, The University of Texas at Austin
- Winning, managing, and renewing grants (PDF file) - The Scientist 2000, 14, 21: 31
Methodology
RESA Online workshops for higher degree by research students and staff explore method, methodology, theoretical perspectives and epistemology:
- The research process in business (generic principles with a BUE focus)
- Methodology in the social sciences and humanities
- Methodology in the sciences, engineering and technology
Literature searching strategies
Strategies for Successful Research (SSR) Library on campus and online training
Advice
Check the Funded projects - grant awardees (Australian Research Council and National Health and Medical Research) to locate staff experienced in applying for Australian Competitive Grants who may be willing to advise you on your application.
Research Capacity and Compliance are available to check and advise on your funding applications.