Grantwriting workshop set for late September

A workshop on successful grantwriting is scheduled Sept. 28.

Designed for the grantwriter with limited experience, the workshop, "The Twelve Keys to Success in Grantwriting," starts from the premise that nothing succeeds like a good idea; but that a good idea is not enough. There are other important ingredients of success, from assembling a winning team to achieving a strong match between the idea and a potential sponsor.

The workshop stresses the importance of planning over writing on the assumption that difficulty in writing grant proposals usually means the authors don't know what they want to say. Participants also will learn how to build relationships with potential sponsors and how to present their ideas with greatest impact.

No grantwriting experience is required to benefit from this workshop, but those with some limited experience also will find it a useful way to expand their knowledge.

The "Twelve Keys" will be offered twice on the 28th. The morning session begins at 8 a.m. in the faculty/graduate study area on the fourth floor of Mitchell Memorial Library. The afternoon session is set for 1 p.m. in 134 Dorman Hall.

To register for either of these workshops, access the Sponsored Programs Administration web site at www.msstate.edu/dept/spa/calendar.html.

For additional information, telephone Marc McGee, Office of the Vice President for Research, at 325-3570; or e-mail mmcgee@research.msstate.edu.