How To Write a Specific Aim – 3 Parts to a simple and clear aim that your reviewers will “get”
The Specific Aims (for NIH) or Objectives (NSF) are the key to what you are proposing. You want them to be not only clearly understandable…
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Connecting With Your Reviewer
Is your reviewer perfectly objective? We are taught that in science, everything is objective. When it comes to your reviewer however, they often respond to…
How Procrastination Is Linked To Imperfection
Imperfect action in your research career, and especially in your grants, is vital. I used to completely screw this up, trying to take “perfect action” and getting…
Of Donuts and Grants
What’s a Donut Shop in Chicago got to do with writing great grant proposals? It’s about giving the “customer” what she wants… Watch this short…
How to Avoid The Frame Clash with Your Reviewer
You and your reviewer have very different perspectives. If you don’t understand the difference and take great care to ameliorate it, you will have far…