Proposal Development & Grantwriting

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A key step in seeking external funding for your research is planning and developing your proposal. The University’s Research Development office offers guidance and resources for proposal development and grant writing.

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Research Development

New Research Development Services Offer BU Faculty Strategic Support for Securing Research Funding

Q&A with Sarah Hokanson, Assistant Vice President and Assistant Provost, Research Development and PhD & […]

New Support for BU Faculty Preparing Research Proposals

Diversity & Inclusion

Developing Plans to Promote Equitable and Inclusive Research (2023)

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