Proposal Devleopment Resources

Proposal development assistance has been available to members since the inception of the MPC in 2000. We work individually with Principal Investigators during proposal development and preparation. Members receive assistance on determining the proper funding mechanism, crafting compelling arguments, developing clear and manageable research plans, creating biographical sketches and other necessary forms, budget preparation, assembling the final proposal, and guiding the proposal through the University bureaucracy.

Funding Resources

The following University of Minnesota web pages provide links to searchable databases for funding, internal and external funding sources, and proposal writing resources

Office of the Vice President for Research - Research Funding Resources

Sponsored Projects Administration - Funding Opportunities

College of Liberal Arts - Grants and Research Funding

School of Public Health - Research Resources

University of Minnesota Libraries - Scholarships, Grants and Financial Aid

Quick Links

NIH - Grants.Gov

NIH Office of Extramural Research - Types of Grant Programs

NIH Standard Due Dates for Competing Applications

NIH Office of Extramural Research - SF 424 (R&R) Application Guide

NIH Office of Extramural Research - Parent Announcements

Center for Scientific Review - Study Section Roster Index

eRA Commons CRISP database

NSF - Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide

SPA Proposal Deadline Calculator

UMN Internal Review Board (IRB)

UMN Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training