330.632.11
Grant Writing: NIH and Other Funding Sources
Location
East Baltimore
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Mental Health
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2019 - 2020
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Thursday, May 30, 2019
End Date
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Thursday, 8:30am - 4:50pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Resources
Introduces students to grant writing strategies with special focus on NIH applications, including decisions and strategies related to applying for R01s, R03s, Ks, and other mechanisms. Also introduces key application components as well as pitfalls to avoid when writing initial applications. Addresses decisions related to responding to Program Announcements versus Request for Applications, variations across NIH institutes, communicating with NIH staff, and related issues.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Learn grant writing strategies
- Be introduced to multiple funding sources available from NIH, including K, R01, R03, R21, and related mechanisms
- Be introduced to components of grant writing, including typical flaws and strengths of specific aims, research design, and others key grant sections
- Be introduced to multiple decision making processes with respect to choosing topics, funding mechanisms, and formulating grant applications
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 50% Participation
- 50% Final Exam