Get Funded

Obtaining and maintaining funding are critical to sustaining your research career. Whether that support comes from a foundation or philanthropic source, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), another government agency, or industry, the resources below provide training and advice to help you navigate the grant application process.

This section provides an overview of Harvard Catalyst’s grant writing resources, educational programs, and funding opportunities. As we continue to expand and refine this section, we encourage you to check back regularly for updates, new information, and additional resources.

Get Funded is the first domain in our Competency Framework. Learn more about the skills and knowledge that c/t research teams need to communicate effectively in this area.

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Toolkit

List of Common Grant Writing Mistakes

List of common mistakes cited by grant reviewers as to why a proposal was not funded.

NIH K Grant Specific Aims Page Checklist

Checklist providing recommendations for a Specific Aims page of a NIH K grant application.

Style Tips Checklist for Grant Applications

Checklist for researchers to check proper style in their grant applications.