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UCD Proposal Development Services @ucdproposaldev.bsky.social · 17h

Here, @insidehighered.com discusses what all writing teams should discuss before getting started:

✦Shouldn’t We Just Use AI for This Kind of Writing?
✦Set the Relational Vibe
✦Articulate the Project Purpose and Genre
✦Align Your Approach
✦Talk Through Logistics

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The Quick Convo All Writing Teams Should Have (opinion)

Here’s the short conversation members of team writing projects should have before they start writing, Samira Grayson, Holly Hassel and Kate Pantelides write.

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UCD Proposal Development Services @ucdproposaldev.bsky.social · 21h

Check out the toolkit for easy ways to get involved: communicationsguide.ucdavis.edu/from-labs-to...

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From Labs to Lives Toolkit

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UCD Proposal Development Services @ucdproposaldev.bsky.social · 21h

🚨@ucdavis.bsky.social🚨 On Oct. 15, the campus is asking all websites and social media accounts across the university speak with one voice to showcase the impact of federally funded research (www.ucdavis.edu/research/lab...).

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How to Join Oct. 15 ‘Takeover’ in Support of Federally Funded Research via From Labs to Lives

On Oct. 15, the Office of Strategic Communications has requested that all websites and social media accounts across the university speak with one voice to highlight From Labs to Lives, to showcase the...

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UCD Proposal Development Services @ucdproposaldev.bsky.social · 21h

#SpeakUp4Science

University of California @uofcalifornia.bsky.social · 15d

Do you know anyone that has benefitted from prescription drugs? What if these drugs were not available for you or your loved ones? Cuts to federal science funding mean delays for new treatments and cures.

Tell Congress: Science saves lives #SpeakUp4Science https://bit.ly/4mgBMQ9

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University of California @uofcalifornia.bsky.social · 7d

Does your grocery list have these items on it?
🍊 Cuties
🍓 Strawberries
🥑 Avocado
🥜 Almonds/Pistachios
🍅 Ketchup
🍷 Wine

It might surprise you to learn that many of the foods you eat every day were developed by the University of California. https://bit.ly/4g3QEin

12 foods you couldn’t live without — brought to you by the University of California

Across university farms and labs, and in partnership with growers and ranchers around the state, research from the University of California is at the root of the nation’s abundance.

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UCD Proposal Development Services @ucdproposaldev.bsky.social · 7d

"Good editing is about structure, flow and signposts. It concerns your audience and how they will receive it. It is not about you." - Melanie Smith

See the full post for how to shift your views and approach to editing your academic writing.

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How to edit your writing — Academic Coach

I have these little mantras here at Academic Coach and this is one of them: write without fear, edit without mercy. Write quick, edit slow. What is editing? Let’s start with the basics. Editing is t...

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UC Davis Egghead @ucdavis-egghead.bsky.social · 7d

In the past year, UC Davis received $961M in research funds - and also filed 187 new inventions, secured 70 patents and generated $2 billion in economic activity in California 2025researchimpact.ucdavis.edu

Research Impact - UC Davis Office of Research Annual Report 2025

Research at UC Davis not only yields discoveries that improve lives, it drives economic growth and fuels our nation’s global leadership in technology and innovation. Advancements in areas like agricul...

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ucdavisnews.bsky.social @ucdavisnews.bsky.social · 7d

UC Davis Receives $961 Million in Annual Research Funding, Fueling Innovation, Insight and the Economy www.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...

UC Davis Receives $961 Million in Annual Research Funding, Fueling Innovation, Insight and the Economy

The University of California, Davis, received $961 million in external research awards for the fiscal year 2024-25. The funding, from various sources, supports a broad range of research to transform l...

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UCD Proposal Development Services @ucdproposaldev.bsky.social · 8d

⚠️Managing federally funded research in a potential government shutdown

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Managing Federally Sponsored Projects in the Face of a Possible Federal Government Shutdown

What you need to know about managing your federally sponsored research projects in the face of a possible federal government shutdown

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UCD Proposal Development Services @ucdproposaldev.bsky.social · 9d

Great writing that which "feels easy to read." If you want to improve the flow of your writing, this post will help you 1) identify what's wrong, 2) fix the big picture, and 3) fix the smaller stuff so that your work is a joy to read.

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How to make your writing flow - Richard Berks

How to make your writing flow and why it matters particularly for charities who need their audience to read the whole blog or information.

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UCD Proposal Development Services @ucdproposaldev.bsky.social · 9d

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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 9d

Looking for funding? Non-profits and industry partners can be key allies—here’s how to find and connect with the right ones. www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/five-... #AcademicChatter #ECRchat #AcademicSky

Five tips to help you find non-federal research funding

Non-profit groups and industry partners can be great sources for funding opportunities. Here’s how to find the right ones and build a relationship with them

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UCD Proposal Development Services @ucdproposaldev.bsky.social · 9d

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NSF GRFP is now posted!

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

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UCD Proposal Development Services @ucdproposaldev.bsky.social · 12d

Finding time to work on your academic writing can be a challenge. This post discusses how a quick audit of your writing time can help you progress towards your goals.

1️⃣Spot the Drainers
2️⃣Identify the Drivers
3️⃣Weight them up
4️⃣Make Small, Concrete Adjustments

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Blog — Academic Coach

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UCD Proposal Development Services @ucdproposaldev.bsky.social · 14d

Rejection is an unfortunate part of #grantwriting, but there are steps you can take to come back stronger.

1️⃣ Process
2️⃣ Seek Feedback
3️⃣ Reevaluate
4️⃣ Broaden Funding Sources
5️⃣ Network & Collaborate
6️⃣ Improve Grant Writing Skills
7️⃣ Be Persistent

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Bouncing Back: Dealing with the Grant Proposal Rejection | Grant Goddess I Creative Resources + Research I Professional Grant Writing I Grant Research I Grant Writing Training I Grant Consultants

Transform grant proposal rejection into resilience. Craft captivating grant proposals, navigate feedback, and achieve funding success.

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ucdavisnews.bsky.social @ucdavisnews.bsky.social · 15d

UC Davis in Top 10 of Nation’s Public Universities for 5th Year www.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...

UC Davis in Top 10 of Nation’s Public Universities for 5th Year

School pride will be swelling among University of California, Davis, students as they start fall classes Wednesday (Sept. 24).The campus tied for No. 9 among the nation’s top public universities and e...

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UCD Proposal Development Services @ucdproposaldev.bsky.social · 16d

What does it mean to "avoid jargon? In this blog post by @compassscicomm.bsky.social, learn to identify (and avoid) 4 types of jargon and improve the clarity of your writing.

1️⃣ Classic Jargon
2️⃣ Sneaky Jargon
3️⃣ Meaningless Jargon
4️⃣ Loaded Jargon

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Spotting Jargon: 4 Types of Jargon to Avoid for Clearer Communication | COMPASS

As scientists and subject matter experts, we often rely on specialized language, or jargon, to communicate with precision and efficiency. And that’s a good thing — when we are communicating […]

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UCD Proposal Development Services @ucdproposaldev.bsky.social · 16d

Great tips for navigating the funding landscape, part 1: "Work with your pre-award support office to identify multiple funding sources."

For @ucdavis.bsky.social researchers, be sure to visit the Finding Funding resources here: research.ucdavis.edu/research-sup...

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University of California @uofcalifornia.bsky.social · 20d

Congress is considering a budget request that proposes slashing the federal science agencies by up to 50%. These cuts would devastate UC by cutting off funding for critical research and innovation.

Join us 👉 tell Congress to invest in science: https://bit.ly/467ldiL
#SpeakUp4Science #StandUpforUC

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UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · 21d

The spotted lanternfly looks like a work of art but the invasive insect is wreaking havoc in the US over its insatiable taste for crops. Our researchers are working on just the right fumigation method to keep the lanternflies away. #UCDavisDelivers...solutions #UCDD caes.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...

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UCD Proposal Development Services @ucdproposaldev.bsky.social · 22d

Developing a strategic funding plan can help any researcher. But for early career faculty looking to take advantage of opportunities exclusively for newer investigators, planning becomes even more important.

#tiptuesday #academicsky #grantwriting

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💡 Grant Writing Tip: Making a Plan for Early Career Funding

Developing a strategic funding plan can help any researcher. But for early career faculty looking to take advantage of opportunities exclusively for newer investigators, planning becomes even more imp...

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine @nationalacademies.org · 22d

Decreased federal #ResearchFunding is making it more difficult to conduct social-environmental research but there are practical, low-cost methods that can help sustain this research with limited financial support.

Learn more at our September 22 webinar: buff.ly/1cr4gY7

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UCD Proposal Development Services @ucdproposaldev.bsky.social · 23d

A strong grant proposal relies on effective and persuasive writing. This @redwoodink.bsky.social post discusses how to be persuasive in your academic writing through:

1️⃣ Ethos → character

2️⃣ Logos → argument

3️⃣ Pathos → emotion

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3 Pillars of Persuasive Writing That Motivate Readers — Redwood Ink

Learn the three rhetoric principles that underly persuasion and how they can improve your scientific and medical writing

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University of California @uofcalifornia.bsky.social · 23d

Do you know anyone that has benefitted from prescription drugs? What if these drugs were not available for you or your loved ones? Cuts to federal science funding mean delays for new treatments and cures.

Tell Congress: Science saves lives #SpeakUp4Science https://bit.ly/4mgBMQ9

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UCD Proposal Development Services @ucdproposaldev.bsky.social · 28d

@hormiga.bsky.social: "Even though a lot of us are bad at communicating in extremely direct snippets... the most successful scientists are experts of this craft...They are able to distill out the message in a very clear manner. That’s valuable."

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Honing a skill that all scientists need

To learn how to distill complex topics into direct communication, we can look beyond science for role models.

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UC Davis @ucdavis.bsky.social · Aug 23

These discoveries are leading to promising new drug targets, treatments and prevention strategies that benefit both human and animal health.

Learn more about Lloy'ds NIH-funded research, visit ucdav.is/FLTL.

#FromLabsToLives | #SaveNIHResearch

From Labs to Lives

UC Davis researchers describe the impact of their work and the life-altering consequences if federal funding for medical research were reduced or eliminated.

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