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- The Background Researcher on Proposals (February 2013) - Why you should read the literature cited in proposal solicitations.
Big Changes in STEM Education Funding (June 2013) – a description of the NSTC’s 5-year Strategic Plan and potential impacts on funding opportunities.
- The Dictionary of Common NSF Usage (February 2013) - Shows you how to refine your proposal language to edge out the competition.
- Going From Research Ideas to Research Dollars (June 2013) – Critical touchstones that will transform your ideas into funded projects.
How Proposals are Reviewed by NSF, NIH, DoED, and DOE (June 2013) – When you understand the review process, you write a better proposal!
- No Squishy Commitments or Weasel Clauses (March 2013) - Guidance for writing the most compelling letters of support or commitment.
- Proportionality and Sequence in the Project Narrative (March 2013) - Writing the narrative is tricky – how to make the most of your proposal real estate.
- Time to Get Started on Your NSF CAREER Proposal (March 2013) - Do it now! Advice for the CAREER writer.
- The Too Kind Program Officer (February 2013) - Program officers want to encourage; proposers are eager to be funded - A caution to listen critically to the careful language of program officers and hear what they cannot say.