Start writing early by:

• Creating a file that highlights the credibility of you and the organization.
• Begin your literature review.
• Write about your research idea.

 Find a Funding Opportunity

• Contact Ginger Williams at gwilliams11@radford.edu to assist with finding an opportunity and to receive an account on Pivot, a comprehensive database of funding opportunities.

Read and Re-Read the Funding Solicitation

• Know exactly what the sponsor is looking to fund.
• Find out the mission of the sponsor.
• Tweak your research idea to the funding opportunity.

 Contact the Program Officer at the sponsoring agency

• This is an important step to make sure the sponsor is interested in the project.

 Meet with Sponsored Programs

• Begin Developing a Budget.
• Receive Research Design Assistance.

 Start Writing your Proposal

• While you write, SPGM completes application package.
• Proofreading and Grammar services provided by SPGM.

 Internal Approval

• Obtain the internal routing form from SPGM.
• Obtain signatures from PI, Chair and Dean.
• Return to SPGM, and we will obtain the remaining signatures.

 Submission

• SPGM submits all proposal whether electronic or mail submission.