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A Practical Guide to Writing a Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Grant
- 2nd Edition - May 24, 2018
- Author: Andrew D. Hollenbach
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 5 3 3 6 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 5 3 3 7 - 6
A Practical Guide to Writing a Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Grant, Second Edition, continues to provide F-Series grant applicants and mentors with insider knowledge on the process b… Read more
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Request a sales quoteA Practical Guide to Writing a Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Grant, Second Edition, continues to provide F-Series grant applicants and mentors with insider knowledge on the process by which these grants are reviewed, the biases that contribute to the reviews, the extent of information required in an NRSA training grant, and a deeper understanding of the exact purpose of each section of the application. New additions to this edition include coverage of other NIH grants, such as R01, R21, and P20, as well as information on significant modifications to the Biosketch and Letters of Recommendation sections.
This book is a solid resource for trainees and their mentors to use as a guide when constructing F30, F31, and F32 grant applications.
- Highlights changes since the first edition, including these new components, such as Applicant's Background
- Provides a description of the Institutional Environment and Commitment to Training
- Covers F30, F31, and F32 grant applications
- Presents key suggestions on how to best construct each section of the application
Predoctoral students (both Ph.D. and M.D. /Ph.D.) and postdoctoral researchers that are eligible to submit a Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA training grant as well as their mentors and advisors
Chapter 1. Ruth L. Kirschstein—The Woman and Her Legacy1.1 Ruth L. Kirschstein—A Brief Biography1.2 The Legacy—The Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA GrantsChapter 2. The People Behind the Curtain—Understanding the Review Process2.1 The National Institutes of Health (NIH)2.2 Individuals Involved in Grant Management 2.3 The Review Process 2.4 The Role of Human Nature in the Review Process 2.5 Timing of Submission is Everything Chapter 3. Who Are You?—The Fellowship Applicant3.1 The Biosketch 3.2 Applicant's Background 3.3 Doctoral Dissertation and Other Research 3.4 Selection of Sponsor and Institute 3.5 Letters of Recommendation 3.6 Respective Contributions 3.7 The Second Time Around-Performing a Second Postdoctoral Training Chapter 4. Who’s the Boss?—Sponsor, Collaborators, and Consultants4.1 Biosketch 4.2 Sponsor and Cosponsor Information4.3 Is It Necessary to Include a Cosponsor-Yes or No? Chapter 5. Blind Them with Science—The Research Training Plan5.1 Specific Aims 5.2 Significance 5.3 Approach Chapter 6. Last but Not Least: Institutional Environment, Training Potential, and Other Scored Items6.1 Institutional Environment 6.2 Training Potential6.3 Overall Impact Score6.4 Other Scored ItemsChapter 7. Details, Details, Details—Nonscored Items, Formatting, and the Cover Letter7.1 Project Summary/Abstract 7.2 Project Narrative 7.3 Responsible Conduct of Research 7.4 Formatting7.5 Cover LetterChapter 8. Now What?—Resubmission8.1 The Summary Statement8.2 To Resubmit or Not to Resubmit8.3 Addressing the Critiques8.4 Introduction to the Application Appendix. Checklist of Required Items
- No. of pages: 144
- Language: English
- Edition: 2
- Published: May 24, 2018
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128153369
- eBook ISBN: 9780128153376
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Andrew D. Hollenbach
Associate Professor, Department of Genetics, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
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