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Research proposals : a guide to success

Thomas E. Ogden (Author), Israel A. Goldberg (Author)
This third edition of the classic "how-to" guide incorporates recent changes in policies and procedures of the NIH, with particular emphasis on the role of the Internet in the research proposal process. Completely revised and updated, it reveals the secrets of success used by seasoned investigators, and directs the reader through the maze of NIH bureaucracies. In addition to providing a detailed overview of the entire review process, the book also includes hundreds of tips on how to enhance proposals, excerpts from real proposals, and extensive Internet references. This book is essential to all scientists involved in the grant writing process. Key Features: * Considers the reviewer's perspective * Detailed presentation of the review process * All sections of the R01 proposal are reviewed * Hundreds of tips to enhance proposals * Includes the many recent changes in NIH policies * Includes many excerpts from real proposals * Provides extensive Internet references Benefits: * Increased competitiveness * Better priority scores * Less chance of triage * Increased award rates * Uses the system to advantage * Reveals strategies used by the "old pros."
eBook, English, ©2002
Third edition View all formats and editions
Academic Press, San Diego, Calif., ©2002
Ratgeber
1 online resource (xvi, 368 pages) : illustrations (some color)
9780125247337, 9780080480664, 0125247338, 0080480667
162129545
Part one: Beginning grantsmanship
1. The NIH and other sources of research support
2. A strong proposal
3. Proposal review
4. The R01 research grant
5. The abstract and specific aims
6. Background and significance
7. Preliminary studies
8. Research design and methods
9. The budget
10. Biographical sketch, research support, and resources
11. Human subjects
12. Animal subjects
13. Consortiums, contracts, consultants, and collaborators
14. Literature cited and appendixes
15. Revision of an unfunded proposal
16. Competing renewal of R01 projects (progress reports)
17. Proposal submission and supplementary materials
18. Your first grant award (R, F, or K)
19. Advice for beginners in academia. Part two: Advanced grantsmanship
20. Small business grants
21. Program project grants (P01)
22. Center grants
23. Construction grants
24. T32 institutional research training program grants
25. Instrumentation grants. Appendix
A. Information sources: private foundation and government web sites, and study section contacts
B. Summary statements, reviewer comments, assignment, award, and triage letters
C. Examples of figures from preliminary data
D. Examples of design format
E. Instructions to reviewers concerning human subjects
F. Suggested reading