Grant application

Writing a successful grant application.

In summary, the research application must focus on a solid objective and be supported by a clear and concise plan for its accomplishment. For the new faculty member applying the first time for outside research funding, it is important to seek help from experienced and more senior colleagues, especially those who are actively serving on NIH Study Sections. It is a good idea to remember that the ...

Grant Application Review: The Case of Transparency

s (or lay abstracts)Yes Impact statementsYes Full proposals (funded only)No* Names of external reviewers and scientific review board membersYes, in aggregated form, following the selection process Detailed (external) reviewsNo* Review summaries of failed proposalsNo Review summaries of funded proposalsYes Ranking of proposalsYes, only for funded proposals Funding...

How to write a successful grant application and research paper.

How to write a successful grant or fellowship application

To cite: Husain M. Pract Neurol Published Online First: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/ practneurol-2015-001206 Successful grant writing takes careful thought as well as considerable skill. Experienced investigators appreciate just how much work and background development are required. However, those new to the ‘game’ are sometimes under the misconception that if they have a good r...

Improving Grant Application Peer Review for the NIEHS

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