Our two-day focused workshop addresses essential NIH research resources, as well as the conversion of ideas into fundable research. Following the workshop, you will understand how to navigate the mechanisms of grant procurement, identify the critical sections of successful proposals, and demonstrate the excellence and innovation that propels your research beyond other submissions. You will also understand the diversity of the study sections and comprehend how to respond to various NIH guidelines.

Your training covers the overall strategic plan for writing proposals, including: statement of significance, hypothesis, specific aims, approach, key personnel, and budgets. Our instructors will engage you in interactive exercises, lectures, and discussions so you can better understand how to research, write, and d

Day One:

9:00 am – 9:30 am: Introduction

9:30 am – 10:15 am: General Grant Writing Concepts

10:15 am – 11:00 am: Navigating the NIH Website & the RePORTER

11:00 am – 12:00 pm: NIH Organization & the Funding Mechanisms

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Development of an Application – General Concepts & Planning

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Your Specific Aims Page

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Summary of the Day, Q&A, & Next Steps

Day Two:

9:00 am – 9:30 am: Summary of Previous Day

9:30 am – 10:45 am: Discussion of Institutes, Rosters, & PubMed

10:45 am 12:00 pm: Discussion of Revised Specific Aims

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Writing the Proposal

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm: NIH Peer Reviewed Video & Discussion

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm: NIH Review & Resubmission Process

3:00 pm – 4:15 pm: Mock Panel Review

4:15 pm – 4:30 pm: Summary & Q&A

evelop your individual research proposals.