Write Winning Grants

Grant Writing Seminar

Writing grants can be one of the most intimidating activities that researchers face. Particularly for new investigators, the process of putting together a grant application is overwhelming. Therefore, in April, 2006 the Office of Clinical Research sponsored a day-long grant writing seminar for faculty in the Academic Health Center to ease researchers’ trepidations about writing grants.  The seminar was conducted by Grant Writers Inc., a nationally renowned group that calls most of the major Academic Health Centers in the country customers.  The seminar was attended by 102 individuals representing all areas of the Academic Health Center. The seminar was widely valued, as shown in several comments by participants:

“Definitely a useful tool.  I've read the handbook already; however the seminar centered my knowledge of the Morrison and Russell strategy of grant writing.  I feel very well prepared for writing grants now, and am glad that the University provided the service.  I'm sure it will pay for itself in the long run.”

“This seminar was very informative and the speaker presented a lot of potentially tedious information in an interesting and helpful format.  He helped us understand what reviewers look for, and how "little things" can have a significant impact on the success of grant applications.  This was time very well spent.  Thanks!”

“Excellent presentation of information critical to good grantsmanship.  Good presentation-humor helped keep interest even after lunch! Great examples!”

“Very helpful, I wish I had attended this seminar prior to submitting my first K23 award – I  will use this information when I need to resubmit!”

“Believe it or not, I'm actually excited to get back to my office and work on my grant proposals!”

“Awesome!  Material presented in such a way that audience very engaged!  I attended this workshop five years ago and got my first submission of R03 accepted.  Attending it again has reminded me of the importance of writing for the reviewer and so many other ideas that I did not quite understand either.  Thanks!”

“This was EXCELLENT!  One of the best seminars I have ever been to.  Good style, good humor, excellent points.  Bring him back regularly.”

This program will be offered on a yearly basis for faculty and staff in the AHC.