While a five page proposal isn’t terribly daunting, there are many different pieces of information that need to be pulled together to make a proposal work. Whether you are applying for an NSERC Discovery, a CIHR Operating or a SSHRC Standard grant – it is important to understand the basics of grantsmanship and common pitfalls to avoid.

The best reference for grantsmanship is Dr. Jacob Kraicer’s 1997 article “The Art of Grantsmanship. I have posted this before, but I still believe that there are important kernels of information that every new and returning applicant should keep in mind.

Even if you are overwhelmed with the required reading already on your desk, make the time for the 12 pages of

You will not regret it.