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There are 5 modules in this course
This course is targeted to early career and novice researchers writing their first major competitive biomedical / health research grant proposals. After the course, you will be able to:
1) Identify key decisions in planning a grant proposal that reflect scope, timeline, expected outcomes, and audience;
2) Describe key parts of a grant proposal, large and small sections, and best practices for each; and
3) Describe effective responses to reviewers and recognize common pitfalls to avoid.
We are faculty at a major research institution with proven experience training others to research career success. Research grant proposal planning, writing, and resubmitting are key skills. This course is part of a larger Specialization called Grant Writing for Health Researchers. Please consider taking the other courses on (1) Biostatistics study design and analysis for grant proposals, and (2) Scientific writing. Together, these have been a recipe for success for researchers at the University of Colorado and beyond. Upon completion, you will earn an e-badge to display your new skills. Please join us!
Before you write, you will learn to make key decisions about project scope, outcomes, and mentorship team.
What's included
9 videos1 reading1 assignment
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9 videos•Total 39 minutes
Introduction to Grant Proposal Plans, Sections, and Resubmission: Do this First•3 minutes
Before you Write a Grant Proposal•5 minutes
Major Grant Funders•5 minutes
Grant Mechanisms and Expected Outcomes •5 minutes
A Strong Mentorship Team•6 minutes
BONUS Interview: Motivation for Research•4 minutes
BONUS Interview: Talk to Program Officer at Funder•3 minutes
BONUS Interview: Military Medicine Research Funders•5 minutes
BONUS Interview: Military and Global Health Research•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
HANDOUT: Before You Start Writing•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Graded Quiz•30 minutes
Major Sections of Health Research Proposal: Specific Aims and Research Strategy
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
Learn to write major sections of health research grant proposals: aims, approach, significance, and innovation.
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10 videos3 readings1 assignment
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10 videos•Total 51 minutes
Introduction to Research Grant Proposals: Meet Your Instructor •6 minutes
The Specific Aims Page and How It is Reviewed•6 minutes
5 Functions of the Specific Aims Page•4 minutes
Key Elements of a Specific Aims Page•3 minutes
Specific Aims Advice: Do's and Don'ts•5 minutes
Research Plan: Significance and Innovation •7 minutes
Approach Section: Preliminary Data•4 minutes
Approach Section: Aims and Experimental Strategy•6 minutes
BONUS Interview: Refining Research Questions•1 minute
BONUS Interview: Narrow and Anchor your Research Question•7 minutes
3 readings•Total 15 minutes
Dr. Libby's Recipe: Introduction to the Specific Aims Page of a Grant Proposal•5 minutes
Recommended: Specific Aims Worksheet•5 minutes
HANDOUT: Major Sections of Grants•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Graded Quiz•30 minutes
Core Grant Components Focused on People
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
Learn to write persuasive biographical sketches, letters of support, and human subjects sections.
What's included
11 videos1 reading1 assignment
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11 videos•Total 48 minutes
Writing Your Biographical Sketch•5 minutes
Personal Statement and Funded Projects•5 minutes
Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honors•5 minutes
Contributions to Science•7 minutes
Letters of Support•2 minutes
Key Sections in a Letter of Support•5 minutes
Drafting Your Letters•5 minutes
Smaller Sections of Grant Proposals•2 minutes
Human Subjects•5 minutes
BONUS Interview: Organizing Grant Sections and Tasks•3 minutes
BONUS Interview: Relationships with Communities and Collaborators•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
HANDOUT: Letters of Support•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Graded Quiz•30 minutes
Research Resources Sections
Module 4•1 hour to complete
Module details
Learn to describe strengths in research environments, data sharing and reproducibility plans, and reasonable budgets.
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8 videos1 reading1 assignment
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8 videos•Total 44 minutes
Facilities and Other Resources•5 minutes
Data Sharing •4 minutes
Rigor and Reproducibility in Research•7 minutes
Budget Planning•6 minutes
Budgeting for People's Effort•5 minutes
Right-Sizing the Budget•6 minutes
Budget Justification•6 minutes
BONUS Interview: Sex as a Biological Variable and Scientific Rigor•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
HANDOUT: Budget and Budget Justification•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Graded Quiz•30 minutes
Grant Resubmission Strategies
Module 5•1 hour to complete
Module details
Learn to master the challenge of grant resubmissions with a growth mindset and responsive changes.
What's included
11 videos1 reading1 assignment
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11 videos•Total 42 minutes
Introduction to Resubmissions: The Most Important Skill•6 minutes
Resubmission Goals•2 minutes
Resubmission Planning•4 minutes
Resubmission as a New Proposal•4 minutes
Summary Statement Analysis•6 minutes
Your Written Response to Reviewer Feedback•4 minutes
How to be Responsive in a Resubmission•5 minutes
BONUS Interview: Dealing with Rejection•6 minutes
BONUS Interview: Perspectives on Grant Rejection•3 minutes
BONUS Interview: Responding with Positivity•1 minute
BONUS Interview: An Essential Part of the Research Journey•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
HANDOUT: Resubmission•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Graded Quiz•30 minutes
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