Grants and Grant Writing for Qualitative Researchers

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Are you a qualitative researcher ready to turn your ideas into funded projects?

This course is your complete guide to the world of grant writing — tailored specifically for qualitative and community-based research. Whether you're applying for your first dissertation grant or building your portfolio for federal funding, we’ll walk you through each step with clarity, practical tools, and real-world examples.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Find and evaluate the right funding opportunities for your work
  • Build meaningful partnerships with practitioners and communities
  • Craft compelling proposals that showcase the strength of qualitative inquiry
  • Navigate federal funders like NIH and NSF with confidence
  • Budget thoughtfully and manage your project once it’s funded

What makes this course different? We center the value of storytelling, context, and complexity — the things qualitative research does best. You’ll leave with a toolkit of templates, examples, and strategies you can use right away.

No jargon. No guesswork. Just step-by-step guidance built for researchers like you.

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1.5 Hours

Beginner/Basic Level

Course Creators
Danielle S. Rudes

Danielle S. Rudes

Professor, Criminal Justice & Criminology
Sam Houston State University
Deputy Director, Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence (ACE!)

 Instructional Design by Slonky, LLC

Instructional Design by Slonky, LLC

Course Content

Course Overview
Lesson 01 | Why Apply for Grants? 2 Quizzes
Lesson 02 | Finding the Right Funding Fit 2 Quizzes
Lesson 03 | Collaborating with Practitioners 2 Quizzes
Lesson 04 | Making the Case for Qualitative Research 2 Quizzes
Lesson 05 | Writing for Federal Funders 2 Quizzes
Lesson 06 | Grant Proposal Essentials 2 Quizzes
Lesson 07 | Budgeting for Qualitative Research 2 Quizzes
Lesson 08 | Managing Your Funded Budget 2 Quizzes
Lesson 09 | Student & Early Career Grant Opportunities 2 Quizzes
Lesson 10 | Tools, Templates, and Final Tips 2 Quizzes
Course Summary