Getting Science Grants: Effective Strategies for Funding Success

"Informative and instructive in a highly readable, relaxed style, this book is invaluable for newcomers to the research-funding game and a great refresher for the rest of us. Read it and re-read it; as experienced grant writer and grants administrator Blackburn deftly blows away the mystique and guides you through the steps of grant writing— and rewriting— in a manner that encourages you to do your best, and then to build constructively on inevitable setbacks."
— Joanne Bourgeois, professor, Earth and Space Sciences, University of Washington

"As increasing numbers of faculty and administrators recognize the importance of research, this publication is unique in providing timely, useful, and accurate information on grant writing. Tom Blackburn's book is rich in insights on how to navigate through this complex field and is a resource that people will come back to time and time again."
— Mitchell Malachowski, professor of chemistry, University of San Diego, and president, Council on Undergraduate Research

"As someone who has written many grant proposals I found myself wishing that I had the chance to read this book muc h earlier in my career. He covers all the bases. The book is clear and focused. It should be an invaluable tool to anyone who needs to write a first, second, or fiftieth grant application."
— Michael Kalichman, adjunct professor of pathology and director of the research ethics program, University of California at San Diego