Research Administration is pleased to announce that Dr. Robert Porter of Virginia Tech and GrantWinners Seminars will be on our campus to present the following workshops on grant writing to the Case Western Reserve University faculty, staff and students on Thursday and Friday, March 26 and 27.
There is no fee to attend!
Registration is online at:
http://ora.ra.cwru.edu/research/orc/education/onlinecalendar.cfm
Thursday, March 26,
8 am-11am
Wolstein Research Building, Room 1413
Repeated on Friday, March 27,
1 pm-4 pm
Wolstein Research Building, Room 1413
For those who are new to the grant game, this introductory workshop covers basic principles of good grant writing, starting with the phrasing of a compelling research theme to the actual construction of the proposal itself. Major differences between traditional “academic prose” and persuasive grant writing are highlighted. Common pitfalls that can lead to early rejection of good ideas are reviewed, matched with practical strategies for better writing. Special attention will be paid to the perspectives of grant reviewers and how to write in ways that will meet their expectations.
Killer mistakes in grant writing and how to avoid them
Two critical steps that will double your chances for success.
How to win over the grant reviewer
Simple keys to a more powerful writing style
Visualization: Using illustrations to “sell” your project
Friday, March 27
8 am-11am
Wolstein Research Building, Room 1413
The complex requirements of an NIH grant proposal place extreme demands on the grant writer. From the tight logic of the Hypothesis/Specific Aims section to the minute details of the Research Design, the exacting format requires precise adherence to guidelines. This workshop will focus on key principles for effective writing in each major component of the proposal. Samples from successful proposals will be cited, with special attention to a successful R01 proposal, annotated by NIH staff.
Overview of NIH Mission, Structure and Budget
Characteristics of Successful Proposals
The Abstract: Last written, First Read
Hypothesis/Specific Aims: Crafting a Solid Foundation
Tips for Writing: Background & Significance, Preliminary Data, Research Design
Translational Research: Implications of the NIH Roadmap
The NIH Grant Review Process
Registration is online at:
http://ora.ra.cwru.edu/research/orc/education/onlinecalendar.cfm
Susan Golden, Secrets of Successful Grantsmanship (Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1997)
Laurie Blum, Free Money for Graduate School (4th ed. Checkmark Books, 2000)
