Thank you! Whenever I work with people who are "writing a grant," I try to gently correct them that they are writing a proposal for a grant. Drives me crazy!

Chantel Y. Cummings
Research Development Coordinator
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: 904.620.2442
Fax: 904.620.2457
Web: http://www.unf.edu/research

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From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@lists.healthresearch.org] On Behalf Of Molly Daniel
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Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] College Grantwriting Courses?

Yes, regarding your question to those in English language land: the expression "write a grant" bugs me, as does the job title "Grant Writer." (makes me want to break into song to the tune of "I'm a Girl Watcher" ... "I'm a grant writer. I'm a grant writer. Watchin' forms go by... My, oh my my..."

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Molly Daniel
Grants Specialist
Planning Department
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
1000 Health Center Drive
Mattoon, IL 61938-9253
voice 217-258-2195, fax 258-4135
email: xxxxxx@sblhs.org

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