When it comes to writing a successful grant proposal, the time-worn clich\u00e9 rings true \u2013 the devil is in the details.<\/p>\n
But sometimes, says Kathleen Lodl, associate dean and professor of Nebraska Extension at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, these all-important project details fall by the wayside as researchers scramble to assemble the project team and develop the proposal content. To clear that hurdle, Lodl relies on the services provided by UNL\u2019s Office of Proposal Development (OPD).<\/p>\n
\u201cWith OPD, we don\u2019t have to worry about that (project administration),\u201d Lodl says. \u201cWith their assistance, we can focus on the development of content and creative ideas.\u201d<\/p>\n
OPD staff members don\u2019t just take the reins on project management, she says. They also apprise her of relevant funding opportunities, improve the content and clarity of her proposal narratives, and provide assistance with figures and graphics in order to deliver an outstanding package to the funder. This support leaves Lodl free to focus on the innovative and intellectual dimensions of her proposals.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat happens for the project team is that, because of OPD\u2019s services, working on a proposal is a more creative process,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s less stressful.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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