Preface
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
CHAPTER 1. The National Institutes of Health
CHAPTER 2. Mentoring and Collaborative Relationships and What to Do If Things Go Awry
Developing New Collaborative Relationships
Maintaining Ongoing Collaborative Relationships
Finding and Working With a Mentor
What to Do When Interpersonal Problems Arise
CHAPTER 3. Types of Award Mechanisms
Identifying the Correct Grant Mechanism for Your Proposal . . .
Classes of Grant Mechanisms
NIH Small Grant Program (R03)
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Award (R21)
Factors to Consider in Identifying an Award Mechanism
Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs)
Success Rates for Different Grant Mechanisms and Different I/Cs
The SBIR and STTR Award Mechanisms
In What Areas Is the NIH Interested?
CHAPTER 4. Preparation and Preliminary Steps
Try Out Your Ideas on Your Colleagues
The NIH Website: A Useful Resource
The NIH “Guide for Grants and Contracts”
Requests for Applications
Contacting NIH Program Staff
Choosing Your Research Team and Conducting Initial Negotiations
CHAPTER 5. Writing the Application, Part I: Scientific Content and Writing Strategies
General Notes Concerning Scientific Writing
New Procedures Implemented by NIH Concerning Content of the Proposal
Writing the Individual Sections of the Grant Text
Common Reviewers’ Criticisms
Proposal Development Timeline
Revise, Revise, Revise, Proofread, Proofread . . .
CHAPTER 6. Writing the Application, Part II: Ethics
Use of Biohazards and Select Agents
Humane Care and Use of Animals
CHAPTER 7. Writing the Application, Part III: Filling Out Budgets and Other Forms
Changes to the Application Process
Consortia and Subcontracts
Identifying Research Opportunities and Downloading Applications Packages
The Components of the SF 424 (R&R) Form
Letters of Support and/or Collaborators/Consultants
CHAPTER 8. Submitting the Application and the Grant Review and Award Process
The Grant Review and Award Process
CHAPTER 9. Be Careful What You Wish For . . .
Notice of Grant Award (NGA)
Managing Your Grant Award
Setting Up the Command Structure
Glossary
Index
