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Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD Profile picture
@acagamic
Aug 11 • 9 tweets • 2 min read • Read on X
Research grant writing is always evolving. (Yes, professors)

If you’re struggling with grant applications, read on...

What I'm about to share applies to all tenure-track academics. Hopefully, this guide will refine your strategy and enhance your grant success rate. Mindmap of how to write a research grant.
1. 🎯 Preparation

• Identify funding opportunities
↳ Databases
↳ Deadlines
↳ Eligibility

• Understand funder priorities
↳ Mission
↳ History
↳ Focus

• Develop your research idea
↳ Questions
↳ Review
↳ Gaps

• Assemble your team
↳ Roles
↳ Co-lead
↳ Collaborations
2. 📝 Writing the proposal

• Abstract
• Intro
↳ Problem
↳ Solution

• Literature Review
↳ Synthesize

• Methodology
↳ Research design
↳ Address challenges
↳ Include timeline

• Expected outcomes
↳ Results
↳ Impacts
↳ Applications

• Budget
↳ Itemize
↳ Justify
3. 🖋️ Writing style and formatting

• Use clear, concise prose
↳ No jargon
↳ Explain terms
↳ Use active voice

• Follow guidelines
↳ Adhere to requirements
↳ Include all sections

• Enhance readability
↳ Use headings
↳ Include visuals
↳ Ensure logical flow
4. 📊 Supporting documents

• Curriculum vitae
↳ List publications
↳ Set out grants
↳ Experience

• Letters of support
↳ Senior collaborators
↳ Cover contributions
↳ Institutional letters

• Preliminary data
↳ Pilot test results
↳ Publications
↳ Feasibility
5. 🔍 Review and submission

• Internal Review
↳ Have non-experts review
↳ Proofread

• Address comments
↳ Strengthen weak areas
↳ Clarify points

• Final check
↳ Check budget
↳ Include all

• Submit on time
↳ Allow time for issues
↳ Confirm submission

(Keep a copy)
6. 🔄 Post-submission

• Follow up
↳ Confirm receipt
↳ Provide information if needed

• (Prepare for possible interviews)
↳ Anticipate questions
↳ Practice presentation

• Plan for outcomes
↳ Develop funded strategy
↳ Consider resubmission
Happy grant writing, colleagues!
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I mastered academic writing 3 years into my PhD.

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Link the trend to readers' goals.
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Construct your deduction.
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Employ lexical cues (e.g., for example, in addition).

Use conjunctive ties to link data to conclusions.
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Clarify your reasoning.

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Read the title, abstract, introduction, and conclusion.
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Use academic databases and Google Scholar.
AI and semantic search tools.
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Cast a wide net.
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