[Dev] seeking NSF grant application advice/info

[Ed Hill]

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On Thu, 2002-01-17 at 07:37, Paul D. Boyle wrote:
> 
> Another thing NSF likes is to show how the project can benefit other
> segments of society (i.e. have a "broad impact"), especially with
> underrepresented segments like women and racial minorities, and
> ably-challenged individuals (to use the politically correct term).

I've written or helped write a number of grants (NSF, included) and
Paul's advice is excellent.  The only thing I'd add is collaboration. 
You can obtain many of the benefits mentioned above through
collaboration with someone at a Univ.  Perhaps you can find someone?

good luck!
Ed

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