Grant Writing & Development Courses
Immersive Course for NIH Grant Proposals
Learn the art and science of writing successful NIH grant proposals in this comprehensive course, tailored for researchers aiming to secure competitive funding. With over a decade of experience teaching grant writing and a specialization in NIH proposals, Dr. Tommy Sors, Director of Scientific Strategy and Relations at Purdue University, will guide you through the nuances of proposal preparation, review strategies, and persuasive writing.
What You Will Learn
Understanding Research Funding
Navigate the NIH funding landscape.
Learn to find and analyze funding opportunities effectively.
Building Winning Proposals
Master the seven-step process: define problems, present solutions, outline deliverables, plan approaches, create budgets, tie elements together, and refine drafts.
Review Criteria Demystified
Learn what reviewers are looking for, from alignment with organizational goals to innovation and feasibility.
Hands-on Experience
Engage in simulated review sessions to sharpen your skills.
Key Features
Tailored Guidance: From aligning your proposal to NIH priorities to building a strong narrative that resonates with reviewers.
Data-Driven Strategies: Learn how to leverage tools like NIH RePORTER to analyze trends and refine your focus.
Actionable Insights: Walk away with techniques that ensure clarity, coherence, and impact in your proposals.
Who Should Enroll?
Researchers and Academics aiming to secure NIH funding for their groundbreaking projects.
Early-Career Scientists looking to build foundational skills in grant writing.
Institutional Leaders seeking to boost their organization’s research funding capabilities.