Grantsmanship and Funding

Planning for Your First R01 Grant Application

Thoughts from funded investigators on planning for an R01 grant, including the difference in preparation for an R01 versus an early-career research grant such as an R21

Thoughts from funded investigators on planning for an R01 grant, including the difference in preparation for an R01 versus an early-career research grant such as an R21 The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. Introductory Slides Kris Tjaden So our first session this afternoon is...

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Who Is the Target Audience for Your Grant?

Part 1 of 8 in the "Preparing for Your First NIH Grant" series, looking at the characteristics and job of grant reviewers

Part 1 of 8 in the “Preparing for Your First NIH Grant” series, looking at the characteristics and job of grant reviewers The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. For Whom Are You Writing? I thought I’d start by talking to you a little bit...

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Identifying Time and Budgetary Commitments for Your Research Project

Part 6 of 8 in the "Preparing for Your First NIH Grant" series drills down into the project scope, identifying what to have in place at launch and what you need the grant to provide

Part 6 of 8 in the “Preparing for Your First NIH Grant” series drills down into the project scope, identifying what to have in place at launch and what you need the grant to provide The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. What Will It...

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Grantsmanship and Funding, Presentation Video, research, united states national institutes of health

How Do I Determine an Appropriate Scope, Size, and Topic for My Research Project?

Part 2 of 8 in the "Preparing for Your First NIH Grant" series looks at fitting your idea to the grant mechanism, your background, available resources, and the current stream of science

Part 2 of 8 in the “Preparing for Your First NIH Grant” series looks at fitting your idea to the grant mechanism, your background, available resources, and the current stream of science The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. Your Project Must Fit Your Funding...

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Anatomy of the SF424: A Formula for NIH Research Grants

Part 7 of 8 in the "Preparing for Your First NIH Grant" looks at the required pieces of a grant application

Part 7 of 8 in the “Preparing for Your First NIH Grant” looks at the required pieces of a grant application The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. A concept I usually refer to at this point is the idea of the Anna Karenina principle....

Demystifying the Logistics of the Grant Application Process

Part 5 of 8 in the "Preparing for Your First NIH Grant" series looks at key program announcement details, institutional logistics, and timelines

Part 5 of 8 in the “Preparing for Your First NIH Grant” series looks at key program announcement details, institutional logistics, and timelines The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. Read the Program Announcement A lot of the fear and anxiety that comes with grant...

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Common Strengths and Weaknesses in Grant Applications

Part 8 of 8 in the "Preparing for Your First NIH Grant" highlights several of the "predictable" errors and problems in unsuccessful grant applications

Part 8 of 8 in the “Preparing for Your First NIH Grant” highlights several of the “predictable” errors and problems in unsuccessful grant applications The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. The other side of the formula. You think grantwriting is really torture, and you’re...

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Are You Ready to Write Your First NIH Grant? Really?

Part 4 of 8 in the "Preparing for Your First NIH Grant" series provides a brief grant-readiness assessment checklist for yourself, your lab, your team, your institution, and your idea

Part 4 of 8 in the “Preparing for Your First NIH Grant” series provides a brief grant-readiness assessment checklist for yourself, your lab, your team, your institution, and your idea The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. Self-Assessment So, self-assessment. The most important piece of...

Grantsmanship: NIH Biosketch, 2015 Update

The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. CREd Library Note: This presentation is an update to the Biosketch section of the 2014 presentation Grantsmanship: Mechanics of Grant Writing. Biosketch This talk is about grantsmanship mechanics. It’s intended as an overview of what NIH grants consist...

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Grant Section Analysis: Abstract and Specific Aims

Part 1 in a section-by-section overview with tips, suggestions, and examples for writing a strong research grant application

Part 1 in a section-by-section overview with tips, suggestions, and examples for writing a strong research grant application The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. We’re going to focus on Abstract and Specific Aims. The reason why we really focus on these, beyond the fact...

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