If you’re an academic seeking an applied-research grant, the most-read element of your application will be the “specific aims” page. It serves as the face of your research proposal, and is often the ...

A research plan is a thoughtful, compelling, well-written document that outlines your exciting, unique research ideas that you and your students will pursue over the next half decade or so to advance ...

One of the most difficult things in research is to pick, prioritize, and pursue the right research projects. I’ve struggled with this in the past, and often found myself juggling different papers ...

I’ve always hated writing grants. Like most scientists, I love having scientific ideas, and I love drawing diagrams and writing up my ideas. But grant applications require an enormous amount of work ...

Sritama Chatterjee is a second-year Ph.D. student in the Department of English at the University of Pittsburgh. You can find her on Twitter @SritamaBarna. Given this situation, it may be challenging ...

Discover first-hand how research contributes to the advancement of human knowledge. Experience a change of pace from formal classroom activities and gain skills applicable to both research and ...

We study design in all its manifestations, with a focus on its implications. Do you care about design and its impact on the individual, society, and the environment? Are you interested in honing your ...

Uyo, Akwa Ibom, NG – Writing projects and reading extensively are an integral part of studying, especially in institutions of higher learning. To be equipped with material from previous scholars in ...

The typical approach to the research paper -- the generic term for pretty much all academic writing -- is to assign it as a summative assessment at the end of the semester. Faculty members normally ...

Looking to embark on a mentored summer research endeavor? Apply for funding from the Charles Center! Every summer, Charles Center awards over half a million dollars in grants to fund summer ...

Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin and Nikola Tesla: these famous scientists are known for their innovation and intellectual curiosity. For students who also dream of becoming an ...