Grant Proposals

[wednes]

There is a job I'm interested in applying for, but one of the things they'll want me to do is write grant proposals. I've never written one before, and don't really know anything about writing them. On the other hand, how hard can it be? Is there some special magic invovled, or is it the kind of thing anyone with decent writing skills can do?

EDIT: Alright class, you've convinced me. I went ahead and sent them an Email and resume. I appreciate the faith and encouragement. I swear, I wish I'd known all you guys when I was just starting out in life. (Well, I knew one or two of you) You're some of the smartest people I know, and knowing that you all beleive in me means a lot.

< / mushy blubbering >


Now I'm off to make chili.
I'm certain I could earn a living making chili.

Comments

[fflo.livejournal.com]

I've not written grants myself, but I have the impression (from folks I've known who have done that) that experience helps, but a combination of willingness/effort about educating yourself, along with being aggressive about asking questions (particularly of the organization sponsoring the grant you're after), can go a long way.