Write a Winning Research Proposal: How to Generate Grant Ideas and Secure Funding Using Research Pro

To actually solve problems and advance your academic career, you have to become one of those lucky scientists whose research ideas get funded.

Whether you're a graduate student or a seasoned academic, this book will show you how to:

• Generate powerful research ideas even if you feel stuck; and crucially - select the best idea for writing a grant proposal
• Develop a strong research concept that fulfills all of the funder's requirements using the "Research Project Canvas"
• Add that elusive X factor to your written proposal which persuades reviewers to recognize the value of your research

Instead of dreading grant writing, this guide will have you enjoying the process through first identifying real-world problems and then obtaining the funding to solve them.

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"From the birth of a research idea, all the way to submission of your research proposal, this step-by-step guidebook demystifies proposal writing and helps scientists at any career stage maximize their chances of securing research funding."

Wino Wijnen

Proposal writing consultant at WiWright

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This isn't just a book. It's a complete research proposal writing toolkit that includes project ideation canvas, proposal writing template, budget spreadsheet, project rating scorecard, virtual collaboration whiteboard, proposal pitch formula, graphics creation cheat sheet, review checklist, example proposals, and other valuable resources that will help you succeed.

The book, along with the additional resources is perfect for course use.

About the author

My name is Martins Zaumanis. Since I came from a working-class family, the only way to fulfill my dream of becoming a scientist was to rely on grant funding. Now, after years of perfecting my research proposal writing skills, I am ready to share the secrets that have made it possible for me to work on the things I love at one of the worlds' best research institutions in Switzerland. I am certain that my targeted approach will help you obtain funding as well.