Publisher's Synopsis
The first grants guide specifically for social science researchers, this book encompasses the entire external funding project cycle, from research concept, team dynamics, funding source research, grant writing, and post-award management and reporting. Stephens and Kee present lessons learned from their more than $25 million in awarded grants to foster sustainable careers for researchers across the United States.
External funding opportunities for social scientists have increased considerably in the past decade, yet there are few graduate courses, workshops, and grant-seeking resources targeted specifically for their needs. This book helps social scientists evaluate the necessity for external funding, identify the research role they want to perform, lay the groundwork for choosing successful funding sources, and understand how to write proposals that make their social science expertise shine. Designed for scholars in all phases of their research careers, the chapters discuss the often-hidden nature of how higher-education institutions vary in their support and rewards for scholars seeking and receiving external funding. By encouraging scholars to ask the right questions before they seek grants, they can use a more strategic approach to get the types of funding that will move their research goals forward. Combining over 30 years of external funding experience working with five different academic institutions and seven different institutional support organizations, Stephens and Kee provide a strategic approach to approaching external funding. Having secured a combined $25 million from federal, state, industry, and foundational support, these authors are ready to share the keys to success and help you avoid pitfalls along the way.
