This event is designed for trainees (pre- and post-doctoral) and junior faculty who are writing individual research fellowship (F), career development (K), and research (R01) grants. The objective is to educate early-stage investigators in the grant review process and to assist in making their grants more competitive in today’s funding climate.
Event Description: Lunch will be provided in advance of the session. The Mock Study Section simulates an NIH Study Section in every detail (including the work expected). Participants will review previously submitted F, K, or R applications and then participate in a formal discussion and review of the grants. At the conclusion of the review, participants will have an opportunity to compare their critiques with the actual feedback provided by the NIH study section reviewers. Each section is co-chaired by experienced NIH reviewers and NIH Scientific Review Officers (SROs).
Learning Objectives:
- To apply the guidelines for peer review as developed by the NIH
- To review and critique the quality of a scientific grant application in a formal review meeting
- To discuss the common strengths and weaknesses of scientific grant proposals
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