On February 22, join the University of Washington for an all-day seminar on obtaining peer-reviewed research grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This one-day seminar is geared for junior faculty, students, and administrators who are beginning the process of submitting grants to National Institutes of Health (NIH). It is also relevant for seasoned researchers who wish to refresh their knowledge of the new NIH requirements and the peer review process. Ultimately, the focus is to assist all who wish to submit winning research proposals to the NIH.
Those attending will learn how to:
- Find the Appropriate Program and Grant Mechanism for Your Idea
- Read and Interpret RFAs
- Identify and Avoid Common Pitfalls of a Grant
- Develop an Irresistible Idea for Your Grant Application
- Address the Pieces of the Request for Proposal
- Maximize Your Application for Competitiveness
- Package the Proposal in the Requested Format
- Understand the New Scoring System and the Review Process
- Learn What Actually Happens in the Study Section
- Search for the Appropriate Study Sections For Submissions
- Decipher Pink Sheets: The Inevitable Resubmission
- Build an Airtight Case for Funding
- Discern the Art of the Budget
Presenter: Dr. Ronald Sakaguchi is a Professor and Academic Director in the School of Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU, Portland, OR) where he teaches courses in innovation, critical thinking, and strategy. Previously, he was the Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at the School of Dentistry at OHSU. In addition to the courses he directs, he leads seminars in time management and strategic planning. Dr. Sakaguchi's research has been funded continuously by NIH since 1992. He has also received funding from industry and foundations. He has published two textbooks, over 50 scientific articles, over 65 abstracts and has presented at many scientific conferences and clinical study clubs. He was the editor for North American submissions to an international journal in materials science for 13 years. He served on scientific review panels for the NIH for over 15 years. Dr. Sakaguchi was awarded "Teacher of the Year" for five consecutive years and has received several other teaching and service awards.
To register, please visit the Grant Training Center website.
Or call us toll free at (866)-704-7268 or (571) 257-8864
Cost: (Including breakfast ) $375.00
*Space is limited, and since this class fills-up quickly, it is on a first-come, first-serve basis.*