National Institute of
Grant Writing Webinar Series for Institutions Building Research and Research Training Capacity
Join us for a three-part webinar series designed for faculty and sponsored programs/ research development personnel at institutions building research and research training capacity.
During the webinars, we will share suggestions for navigating the process of seeking NIH funding. You will also learn considerations for determining research idea and grant writing readiness, selecting opportunities to apply for, effectively writing your grant application and seeking appropriate feedback. See below for more on the topics covered in each webinar.
Registration is required to attend. The webinars will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing after the event. You may also register if you cannot attend but would like to be notified when the recordings are posted.
Webinar 1 - Before Writing: Faculty Readiness and Submission Considerations
Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 2:00-3:15 p.m. ET
- Factors for determining research idea and grant writing readiness and timing
- Managing expectations around the timing of grant writing and submitting
- Understanding notice of funding opportunities and NIH forms and instructions
- Common pitfalls that result from insufficient time or planning or when applying to a funding opportunity that is not a good fit
Webinar 2 – Determining Whether a Funding Opportunity is Right for You
Monday, September 26, 2022, 2:00-3:15 p.m. ET
- Considering where your NIH application will go: institute and study section selection
- Identifying and contacting NIH program officers: what to ask and how
- How to write an effective Specific Aims page
Webinar 3 – Writing a Competitive Application
Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 2:00-3:15 p.m. ET
- How to acquire and structure the feedback needed to develop a strong application
- Effective practices for grant writing and revising
- The NIH funding decision process: review panels, scoring, summary statements, and funding decisions.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Dr. Sydella Blatch Alexander.
Resources for the NIGMS Grant Writing Webinar Series
These resources address frequently asked questions from the webinar series and provide additional helpful information.
NIH Grants Process Overview
- Video tutorials and helpful information
- The NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts
- List of all Parent Announcements
- The Annotated NOFO - help understanding Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs)
- The NIH Application Guide
- Submitting an Application
- Write an Application
- YouTube Videos on NIH Grants from the NIH Office of Extramural Research
The NIH Peer Review Process
- Center for Scientific Review (CSR) Information for Applicants
- CSR Insider's Guide to Peer Review for Applicants
- Video: Top 10 Peer Review Q&As for NIH Applicants
- Video: Live Mock Study Section with Q&A
- FAQs about next steps after application review
- Blog post: Are you on the fence about whether to resubmit?
Becoming a Peer Reviewer for NIH
About the Use of Hyperlinks
- NOT-OD-20-174: Reminder NIH Policy on Use of Hypertext in NIH Grant Applications
- Hyperlink and URL Format from the NIH Application Guide
For Foreign Applicants
The R15 and R16 Funding Opportunities
Published Articles
Monte, A.A., & Libby, A.M. (2018). Introduction to the Specific Aims Page of a Grant Proposal. Academic Emergency Medicine: Official Journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, 25(9), 1042.
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