The program officer: Why you should ALWAYS contact them 📞
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Personal grants and “free money”-too good to be true?
While there is no “free money” or personal grants, COVID-19 🦠 relief funding is widespread and plentiful. Check out Startup Fund Hub to see what you may be eligible for!
Goals and Objectives: The Difference Between the Two and Why it Matters
The difference between goals 🥅 and objectives is an important distinction to make when preparing a proposal for #SBIR or other agencies.
Success Fees and Why They are Not Worth It
While success fees may sound tempting, they are not worth it in the end. Choose the ethical route instead and you will be rewarded in the long run. ⚠️ 🛑 ✋
Personal debt grants-too good to be true?
Are personal debt grants too good to be true? 🤔 Yes, but small business debt grants are numerous. Check out our COVID-19 grant database for free! 👀
Pre-Award Costs with the Department of Commerce – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Do you know the allowable vs. unallowable cost for NOAA proposals? What do you know about pre-award costs? 💵 🧠
PI Responsibilities Before, During, and After Award.
As a PI, you will have many responsibilities to uphold before, during and after a research project. 🔬 🧫 🧪 Are you ready?
Reading the solicitation and why it is important
Why is reading each #funding opportunity solicitation so important? 📖 📚 👓 It includes information on key dates, award amounts, and content/formatting.
Looking Ahead
When planning any research project, a critical aspect to consider is data tracking. 💾
Significant Unmet Needs and How to Recognize Them
If you plan on developing a new idea or product, it is to your benefit to research and identify any significant unmet needs your customer base may have. This will ultimate lead to a stronger product. 💪