Authors William Gerin, Christine Kapelewski, and Niki L. Page are here to help you secure NIH funding for your research! Writing the NIH Grant Proposal, Third Edition offers hands-on advice that simplifies, demystifies, and takes the fear out of writing a federal grant application. Acting as a virtual mentor, this book provides systematic guidance for every step of the NIH application process, including the administrative details, developing and managing collaborative relationships, budgeting, and building a research team. Helpful hints along the way provide tips from researchers who have received grants themselves.New to this Edition: Much more user-friendly in response to the updated NIH websiteCovers the new Application Submission System & Interface for Submission Tracking (ASSIST) online submission form for both single and multiple projectsRevamped advice on substantive sections of the proposal to address lowered page allowanceCoverage of the new scoring system and reviewer reporting systemCoverage of the usage and submission of the new SF 424 forms

PrefaceAbout the AuthorsAcknowledgmentsCHAPTER 1. The National Institutes of Health The NIH Mission Basic NIH Facts Other Funding AgenciesCHAPTER 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 AriseCHAPTER 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 SummaryCHAPTER 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 . . . SummaryCHAPTER 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 SummaryCHAPTER 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 SummaryCHAPTER 8. Submitting the Application and the Grant Review and Award Process Submission The Grant Review and Award Process Overall Impact Scored Review CriteriaCHAPTER 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 PostscriptGlossaryIndex