Navigating Grant Application for

International StudentsYuhong He, Ph.D.

Counseling and Psychological Services University of Pennsylvania

November 15th, 2013

Overview

• Presentation • Student speaker • Resource information

Self-Introduction

• Name • Country • Program • Year in the program • Experiences with grant application• Career goal • Expectation for the workshop

Types of Grants

• Travel grant • Training grant • Fellowship • In-house grants • Federal grants

Restriction

• Citizenship • Training level• Program/College• Commitment • Other criteria (e.g., sex, race)

Setting Realistic Expectations

• Let go of those beyond your control • Grant writing is not an easy task; it takes a lot of time and

energy• Don’t expect to win on your first try • Don’t expect to get a federal grant by yourself• Your future does not depend on whether you get the grant

Motivator

• Good learning experience• Skill development • Increased knowledge (e.g., trending in the field, resources) • Benefits (e.g., CV, job interview, reviewer) • Funding• Recognition / pride

Barriers -- Coping I• Lacking source of funding – keep looking, ask around

• AAUW (American Association of University Women): International Fellowships • P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization): International Peace

Scholarship

• Unfamiliarity with structure – time, patience, learn from online resources, consult with those with experiences • NIH tips for applicants: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cNRMsCGfHo• NIH peer review revealed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=fBDxI6l4dOA&feature=youtu.be

Barriers -- Coping II

• Language/writing – time, support, practice, patience • Time – priority, consultation, plan and adjust, persistence• Emotional distress – communication, seek support, self-

care • Unexpected life events – plan, adapt, let go, see the value

of trying

Application Process &

Emotional Experiences• Identifying a grant

Preparing application Summiting application/Waiting

for decision

Q & A