NIH F & K Grant Writing Workshop

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Describe the basic NIH funding mechanism.
• Identify the major components of an NIH grant.
• Develop a personal grant writing plan with timeline for completion.
• Develop grantsmanship writing and preparation skills.
• Integrate information on grant writing into a well-developed grant application.
• Prepare a draft application with all proposal elements determined.

None

Lecture and discussion.
Each class will include reading and homework. Wednesdays, 10:10 am - 12:00pm, April 5 - June 7. 

All course materials and handouts will be posted on the course's online syllabus.

None required.

Recommended: The Grant Application Writers’ Workbook by S.W. Russell and D.C. Morrison. Seminars and Workshops, LLC. 2010.

Books may be purchased either through the publisher or a variety of commercial venues (e.g., Amazon.com).

Assignments during the course will include writing and revising sections of a training grant (e.g., Specific Aims, Significance, Candidate Statement, Training Plan). Assignments will also include readings, conducting peer reviews of classmates’ writing, and communicating with sponsors and program officials. Student grades will be based on: Completion and quality of assignments (80%) and class participation (20%)

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Only one application needs to be completed for all courses desired during the quarter.

Spring Course Schedule

Apply by March 31, 2023