Hire the Best Grant Writers in Michigan

Justin McClendon, MS, MPH, CRA (Certified Research Administrator) Justin McClendon is a highly experienced professional specializing in grant administration, research consulting, and epidemiology. He is currently completing his PhD in Epidemiological Science at the University of Michigan, bringing a unique blend of scientific rigor and administrative authority to every project. With over nine years of experience at institutions such as Stony Brook University, New York University, and NYU Langone Health, he has a proven track record in securing, consulting on, and managing large-scale research funding and complex clinical trials. Consulting, Grant Writing, and Strategic Proposal Development I am a consultant and grant writer for organizations across all subject matters and sectors, specializing in translating innovative concepts into fundable proposals. I excel at securing highly competitive mechanisms, including NIH SBIR/STTR grants, alongside foundation, state, and other federal funding. My consulting work provides expert guidance on comprehensive grant strategy, clinical trial design, managing post-award activities, and ensuring robust regulatory compliance strategies for new projects and technologies. I leverage my deep scientific and administrative expertise to translate innovation into compliant, successful proposals. Grants Management & Strategic Administration Justin possesses extensive expertise in sponsored programs, having overseen the administration of NIH, NSF, and DoE grants, as well as funding from private foundations. He managed complex portfolios involving $25 million+ in active grants and served as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR), guiding the submission of over 120 proposals annually. His knowledge spans the full grant lifecycle, including financial reporting, Uniform Guidance compliance, subaward management, and coordinating large-scale international collaborations like NIH Center Grants (U01, P01, U19) and NSF center projects. He is fluent in all federal submission platforms, including eRA Commons, ASSIST, and ProposalCentral. Epidemiological Research & Clinical Coordination Justin’s scientific focus is on epidemiology, clinical trials, and infectious diseases. As a Research Data Associate at NYU Langone Health, he led the build-out and administration of NIH-funded clinical trials targeting harm reduction for opioid use disorder and tobacco use among vulnerable populations. His expertise extends to study design, scientific and statistical analysis (R, SAS), and ensuring adherence to stringent regulatory protocols, including FDA, IRB, GCP, and HIPAA standards. He has also contributed to global health initiatives, coordinating research on infectious diseases such as malaria and tuberculosis in India and developing elimination strategies in LMICs alongside organizations like the WHO and GLIDE. Ready to elevate your project from idea to funded reality? Let's discuss how my unique blend of administrative, writing, and scientific expertise can secure your next grant or streamline your research operations.

Hello, my name is Raji. I am an experienced grant writer with a successful track record of securing over $2 million in funding from federal, private, and other international sources. With a proven track record of securing substantial funding for a diverse range of projects, I am an accomplished Grant Writer and Researcher dedicated to driving positive impact through strategic grant acquisition. I possess an extensive experience working with a diverse range of organizations, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits, religious charities, NGOs and INGOs, as well as BIPOC-owned enterprises and small to emerging businesses across global markets. I can help you secure funding through : 🌟Investment proposals, 🌟Investor memorandums, 🌟Tenders and tender responses, 🌟Fundraising and grant applications. Perhaps you're looking to secure your next grant or need expert support with any aspect of the grant process, let's connect. I'm here to help you turn your funding goals into reality.

I am an expert-level grant professional with 15 years of experience in all aspects of non-profit fundraising. I am also an Adjunct Professor of Grant Writing at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. For three years, I served as the development director for a community-based agency that provided a food pantry, housing assistance, senior services, and refugee resettlement, among other services. With a small staff, I was responsible for, and successfully sought, significant grant funding for our programs. As a consultant, I provide experienced guidance on all aspects of non-profit fundraising, including complete grant research, drafting, submission and tracking. I also provide fundraising planning services, and complete strategic planning services. Further, I provide valuable advice about grant readiness, foundation relationship building, and other aspects of grant seeking. My clients are nationwide and international, and my passion is working for small- to mid-sized organizations doing hands on good work in their communities. In addition to my non-profit grant work, I have developed a niche in working with for-profit businesses seeking grant funding. I am very familiar with the grant landscape for both non- and for-profit organizations. I maintain memberships to Instrumentl and Grant Watch for research. I am a versatile drafter, able to adapt my tone for the specific intended audience. I work well alone or with a team, and I can incorporate feedback seamlessly into my work. I provide a high degree of professionalism, prompt turnaround and adherence to deadlines, and excellent client communication. I am satisfied when my client is thrilled with my work.

I provide structured evaluation, analysis, and writing services for organizations seeking clarity, performance improvement, and measurable outcomes across digital, programmatic, and strategic initiatives. My work spans UX and website audits, program evaluation, grant writing, and strategic analysis, with a consistent focus on identifying gaps, reducing friction, and strengthening decision-making. As a UX Auditor, I conduct comprehensive website evaluations for service-based businesses, assessing usability, content clarity, accessibility, conversion flow, and trust signals to support stronger customer experience, client acquisition, and retention. My audits are non-invasive and deliver prioritized, actionable recommendations. As a Program Evaluator and Strategic Analyst, I assess initiatives, systems, and workflows, synthesizing qualitative and quantitative inputs into clear findings that support planning, funding, and operational decisions. My grant writing and editorial work builds on this analysis by translating insights into persuasive, well-structured narratives aligned with funder requirements and stakeholder expectations. Clients value my ability to combine rigorous evaluation with high-quality writing, delivering clear insights and practical recommendations that support confident decision-making and sustainable results.

Experienced Internal Medicine Physician and Researcher with 10 years experience in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in: Critical Thinking, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Hospitals, Medicine, and Business Strategy. Experienced in all aspects of medical practice (inpatient, outpatient, diagnosis and treatment). Grant and Protocol Writing, Performing and Coordinating Research. Procured $1.5 million for non-profit organizations and small businesses. Experienced in multiple study areas: 1. Clinical Research - Writing/Editing/Publishing 2. Mental Health and Addiction Counseling 3. Career Counseling 4. Job Development and Resume Writing 5. Non-profit and For-Profit Fundraising 6. Clinical Research Coordination 7. Principal Research Investigator 8. Grant Writing

I am very excited to introduce myself to you as someone looking to advance my career as a Medical Writer, pharmaceutical writer, or grant writer with a specific niche in the medical education or pharmaceutical/biotech fields. Drawing on my 20 years of experience in writing continuing medical and dental education materials, I have been working as a freelance contributing author to the pharmaceutical industry, journals, marketing firms, and contract research organizations, and am seeking full-time employment. When I was younger, my first love was music. I went into medicine in hopes of finding a cure for my mother’s blindness. Music remained important to me, and I was able to tap into my creative side within medicine by writing. I authored numerous scientific articles for peer-reviewed journals, taught about writing and research, and developed a blog site, all while practicing medicine in private and academic settings. In 2008, my wife and I moved from our home state of Michigan to pursue our dream of living in California. This did not work out well, since the job as a physician did not allow for teaching, research, or writing. After 5 years, I felt that my best bet was to drop out of medicine, move back home, and pursue writing. I’ve been working for a dental journal, the NextDDS, creating both scientific articles and marketing copy. I am writing educational materials as a Subject Matter Expert for health care professionals. I’ve served as Editor-In-Chief for a new online journal called Journal of Medical Insight and have been teaching on the side. My experience has also included curriculum design and authoring of test banks for nurses. I edit manuscripts written in a foreign language and translated to English in hopes of being published in American journals. I am driven and am very good at what I do. My career has been successful because I am smart, fast, and confident. I am an award-winning teacher and invited speaker on clinical topics and can clearly and convincingly communicate innovative ideas, concepts, issues, and successes. I am a published author in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals and have participated in numerous clinical trials in an academic setting. I have 12 years of experience working on drug safety evaluations in clinical settings. I have a depth of knowledge that enables me to easily connect and communicate with all members of the writing team. I am adept at handling multiple simultaneous priorities and assignments, and my interpersonal skills are second to none. Thank you for reviewing my information.