Research Grants

Research Project?

  • Heilmeier's Catechism: A set of questions credited to Heilmeier that anyone proposing a research project or product development effort should be able to answer.
    • What are you trying to do? Articulate your objectives using absolutely no jargon.
    • How is it done today, and what are the limits of current practice?
    • What's new in your approach and why do you think it will be successful?
    • Who cares?
    • If you're successful, what difference will it make?
    • What are the risks and the payoffs?
    • How much will it cost?
    • How long will it take?
    • What are the midterm and final "exams" to check for success?

Writing Proposals

Funding Opportunities