Proposal Writing Resources

This page provides a wide array of tools and resources for UO faculty and students seeking funding for their research. Please explore the links below as you begin your grant writing, and email Research Development Services if you have questions.

Grant Writing Best Practices
New to grant writing? Or maybe just new to a particular funder? Follow these Dos and Don'ts to help guide you as you develop and write your proposal.
UO Boilerplate Language

Don't reinvent the wheel for your Facilities, Resources, or Background sections. Use boilerplate for many resources, such as Postdoctoral Mentoring Plans, and descriptions of Core Facilities, the Libraries, and more. 

External Proposal Services

RDS can help coordinate and pay for the External Review of proposals by content experts and for the Visualization and Graphic Design for proposals.

Resources for Grad Students

RDS provides proposal writing resources to graduate students applying for external funding.

Checklists, Templates, and Other Resources by Funder

Department of Defense

Education Research

Fulbright U.S. Scholars

NEH & Other Humanities

National Institutes of Health

National Science Foundation