Preliminary Proposals

Find guidance on preparing white papers, pre-proposals, letters of inquiry, and letters of intent, including sponsor expectations, submission requirements, and OSP review.

Application Review Process

Learn best practices for writing competitive grant proposals, including how to address reviewers, organize your narrative, avoid common pitfalls, and strengthen your chances of funding.

Writing a Successful Proposal

Learn how to develop a strong grant proposal, including key elements of a compelling project narrative, proposal strategy, and best practices for demonstrating impact, feasibility, and investigator qualifications.

External Peer Review Program

Explore the External Peer Review Program for grant proposals, including eligibility requirements, external reviewer process, honoraria, and proposal development support from the Office of Research Development.

Opportunities to Become a Peer Reviewer

Discover how serving as a grant proposal review panelist builds grant-writing skills, expands networks, and provides insight into funding agency processes.