Writing the NIH Grant Proposal

Preface About the Authors Acknowledgments CHAPTER 1. The National Institutes of Health The NIH Mission Basic NIH Facts Other Funding Agencies CHAPTER 2. Mentoring and Collaborative Relationships and What to Do If Things Go Awry Developing New Collaborative Relationships Maintaining Ongoing Collaborative Relationships Finding and Working With a Mentor What to Do When Interpersonal Problems Arise CHAPTER 3. Types of Award Mechanisms Identifying the Correct Grant Mechanism for Your Proposal . . . The Menu Classes of Grant Mechanisms NIH Small Grant Program (R03) Scope NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Award (R21) Factors to Consider in Identifying an Award Mechanism Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) Research Supplements Success Rates for Different Grant Mechanisms and Different I/Cs The SBIR and STTR Award Mechanisms In What Areas Is the NIH Interested? CHAPTER 4. Preparation and Preliminary Steps Are You Ready? Try Out Your Ideas on Your Colleagues The NIH Website: A Useful Resource The NIH "Guide for Grants and Contracts" Requests for Applications Contacting NIH Program Staff Choosing Your Research Team and Conducting Initial Negotiations Summary CHAPTER 5. Writing the Application, Part I: Scientific Content and Writing Strategies The Scientific Content General Notes Concerning Scientific Writing Sections of the Proposal The NIH Review Criteria New Procedures Implemented by NIH Concerning Content of the Proposal Resources Writing the Individual Sections of the Grant Text Research Strategy Common Reviewers' Criticisms Proposal Development Timeline Revise, Revise, Revise, Proofread, Proofread . . . Summary CHAPTER 6. Writing the Application, Part II: Ethics Human Subjects Research Use of Stem Cells Use of Biohazards and Select Agents Humane Care and Use of Animals Summary CHAPTER 7. Writing the Application, Part III: Filling Out Budgets and Other Forms Changes to the Application Process The Title The Budget The Budget Justification Consortia and Subcontracts SBIR/STTR Budgets Identifying Research Opportunities and Downloading Applications Packages The Components of the SF 424 (R&R) Form The Budget Justification Letters of Support and/or Collaborators/Consultants The SF 424 Form Summary CHAPTER 8. Submitting the Application and the Grant Review and Award Process Submission The Grant Review and Award Process Overall Impact Scored Review Criteria CHAPTER 9. Be Careful What You Wish For . . . Notice of Grant Award (NGA) Managing Your Grant Award Setting Up the Command Structure Bookkeeping Yearly Progress Reports Mea Culpa Summary Postscript Glossary Index