Grants and Sponsored Programs: Training
IRB Training for DSC Faculty and Staff
Prior to completing any application, researchers must complete a training course on protecting human subject participants. Dalton State employees can find more information about the training requirements through GeorgiaVIEW in the Annual Mandatory Training for All Employees course.
Dalton State students should contact their supervising instructor for more information on how to satisfy the training requirement. All other researchers should contact the IRB at irb@daltonstate.edu for more information on training options.
Researchers should save a copy of their training certification to upload with their application(s). For more information on training options, see Human Subjects Training Information.
Workshop Presentation
Research.Gov training
Foundation Center Tutorials
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Proposal Writing CourseFor those new to proposal writing, this tutorial will cover:
-How the proposal fits into the overall grantseeking process
-What to include in a standard proposal to a foundation
-Tips for making each section of your proposal stronger
-What funders expect to see in your proposal and attachments
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Introduction to BudgetsThis class will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to generate a standard project budget for a foundation proposal. This tutorial will cover:
-The basic components of a project budget including income and expenses
-How to estimate the realistic cost of a project
-What other financial documents you may also need to submit with your proposal -
Borrow e-BooksCandid (formerly Foundation Center and Guidestar) has numerous grant writing books available via Overdrive. You must log in with a library card from your local public library to access.
Web Resources
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Developing and Writing a Grant ProposalA must-read for those applying for federal grants. By the staff of the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance.
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Grant Writing Tip Sheets (National Institutes of Health)General grant-writing tutorials as well as specific information about applying for National Institutes of Health grants.
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Purdue OWL: Introduction to Grant WritingThis resource provides general guidelines for grant writing in general and in the scientific disciplines.
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Writing a Successful Grant ProposalOriginally written by consultant Barbara Davis as a part of MCF's Guide to Minnesota Grantmakers,