Description
In this course, students will get a strong foundation on the skills necessary to apply for and obtain grant funding. Students will learn about the different major grand funding agencies and the type of grants available (NIH, R01, R03, R21), small business grants and mentored career development awards (K12 and K23). Students will also review some smaller and more accessible sources for grants for those working in non-reserach focused institutions. Information on quality aspects of grant writing will be covered. The construction of a grant budget and the role of Office of Sponsored Research will be covered. Students will gain skills in grant writing by completing a grant writing assignment based on their research question and area of research interest.