Writing the Proposal

Proposal Preparation

Preparing a research proposal is very time intensive. Seasoned researchers know that a proposal planned well in advance of the funding deadline will ensure full utilization of CHHS resources & support services, as well as ensure internal approvals necessary for submission are obtained in a timely manner. Contacting the Pre-Award Office well in advance of the deadline allows the researchers more time to focus on the research plan and narrative while the Pre-Award Administrator assists with other standard documents and reviews for compliance. A standard CHHS Researcher’s proposal timeline looks like this:

Grant Writing Resources

The University of North Carolina Charlotte provides various proposal development resources, including:

  • Proposal development assistance through the CHHS Office of Research;
  • Assistance with budget preparation;
  • Individual grant proposal assistance through the Office of Proposal Development