Common Myths About Grants and Grant Writing and How to Overcome Them

Guest(s): 

Sara Bible, Associate Vice Provost for Research, Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Research; sbible@stanford.edu

Marco Pavone, Assistant Professor, Aeronautics and Astronautics, pavone@stanford.edu

Questions/Discussion Items to Consider

• What 2-3 specific things can you do now as a postdoc to get a head start on grant writing when you start as a faculty member?
• What kind of internal grants are available at Stanford in your area and who can you talk with who can share their experiences in this regard?
• Are there any other myths not listed in reading #3 that are unique to your research field or specialty?