Comments on: NIH Grant Writing Tips – #1

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:10:03 +0000

This article just reminds me the circumstance that I had been involved (actually, I was the post-doc in the story). As a non-native English speaker like me, to write a great grant proposal is a real challenge. But it is so true that you can make your proposal more attractive and fundable if you know how to write your aims clear (at least, I saw how it had been improved in different rounds). Morgan, thank you!

By: Morgan On Science » Blog Archive » The new NIH grant format

Morgan On Science » Blog Archive » The new NIH grant format — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:48:50 +0000

[...] am a good example of that. When I wrote about my experiences with my colleague giving me major critical feedback on my specific aims, there was a key point I was making, without being explicit about it: that the experience with my [...]

By: Elyse

Elyse — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:37:02 +0000

Thanks Morgan!!! This article is super helpful. I wish I had read this 3 days ago before I submitted my first R21.

By: morgan

morgan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:58:14 +0000

Hi M Doyle,
I am providing additional resources in my list subscriber area, and will post a specific aims template there. To gain access, just use the “subscribe” box on the main page, and once you confirm, you’ll get a message with the information on how to access the resources. It’s free!

By: M Doyle

M Doyle — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:06:00 +0000

Thank you for setting up the site. Would you be willing to publish the template for the specific aims here as it could be very helpful to us junior scientists. Thanks you.

By: L.S.

L.S. — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:30:41 +0000

Hi, Morgan – Great advice! I’m working as a staffer in congress this year, and the same advice is applicable to scientists coming to the Hill to advocate for their research! One page (and only one page) in plain English – why, what and how. Plus, the societal impact.

By: morgan

morgan — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:55:15 +0000

James – I know it can be frustrating. It is not always an easy path to pursue science. It has rewards but many challenges too. I can only hope to help others learn from the many mistakes I made along the way.

By: mhanniba

mhanniba — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:01:48 +0000

Great article, thanks for sharing! It’s very kind of you to share this material with the rest of us, who are trying to climb up the ladder that leads to “becoming an independent scientist”.

By: James

James — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:53:23 +0000

That was so helpful! I am a postdoc currently struggling with putting my ideas to paper. It is so easy for one to quit academia as a prospective career because of this frustration.