Hello everyone, and welcome to our first bi-weekly blog! Just for clarification, that means every other week. We will be talking about all kinds of things, including life, grant finding and grant writing and grant management. I hope you find it interesting and please feel free to email comments or suggestions.
Spring has arrived in the great Northwest and so we are on a roller coaster of weather. From 41 degrees at night to 65 degrees during the daytime, with plenty of rain in between, we sway back and forth with the rising and falling temperatures. This can be very annoying at times, but can also provide unexpected benefits. One of the best is that when it rains I don’t have to water the newly planted garden!
People pursuing grant funding face similar circumstances. There are seasons to grants depending upon the political atmosphere, what diseases or hazards are at the forefront of research, and what is practical for you to pursue. This situation, while it can be challenging, is actually a benefit. It can help you focus on what is relevant and how you can pursue a project that will help make the world a better place! The bottom line is that receiving a grant is never guaranteed but the search can be both exciting and rewarding.
Engels Grant Writing & Management 