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Higher Degree Research - Faculty of Science and Health: Research Funding

Funding Opportunities

Charles Sturt University researchers have access to a range of funding opportunities. Please  have a look at:

Tips for Grant Writing

When writing about your grant application it’s important to think about who is going to read it and under what conditions. You want your application written in a way that’s easy to understand and quickly digestible. There are a number of techniques you can use to achieve this:

  1. Make the formatting work for you
  2. Use simple straightforward language
  3. Ensure a single voice is used throughout the application
  4. Use positive language
  5. Know your audience: use the funder’s language
  6. Avoid jargon and acronyms
  7. Tell a story
  8. Use an active voice
  9. Write definitive statements
  10. Ensure your application is grammatically correct

For more information see: Grant Development Resources and Support

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