Bluefield State College - June News Releases

Two Workshops Focused on Grant Writing Success to be Offered in Hinton, June 18

(Bluefield)--Two workshops, “Writing Successful Grants,” and “Finding Funding Sources,” will be presented by the Bluefield State College Research & Development Corporation on June 18, 2005 in the computer laboratory at the Summers County High School in Hinton, West Virginia. The first workshop will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at 12:30 p.m. The second workshop will start at 1 p.m. and will end at 4 p.m. All non profit organizations are invited to attend the workshops.

The details of the workshops are as follows:

Writing Successful Grants: (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

This workshop will cover the basic principles of good proposal writing, including the core research theme, then describing how to identify funding sources and write the actual proposal. Attendees are advised as to how to avoid common mistakes that can lead to early rejection of good ideas, then they will learn how to utilize strategies for better proposal writing.

Finding Funding Sources: (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

The search for funding can be both time consuming and frustrating. Online databases are becoming increasingly important in helping researchers to quickly identify potential sponsors. This “hands on” workshop will focus on the use of powerful tools such as Community of Science (COS) and other websites, permitting participants to practice their skills.

Individuals interested in attending can register by contacting Ms. Anita Davis at (304) 327-4211. There is no registration fee. The workshops are free for members of non-profit organizations. Lunch will be provided at no charge. The workshop materials will also be given to all participants at no cost. Seating is limited and early registration is encouraged.

June 13, 2005