Information About Grants and Grant Writing

This page includes a list of resources for learning about the NIH grant application process and how to write successful NIH grants.

• Power Point Slides
  

  There are several power point presentations by Steven Hayes and Jacqueline Pistorello posted at the bottom of this page. These slides were developed for a grant class taught at the University of Nevada - Reno and cover different aspects of grant writing and submission.

• Grant Mechanisms and Funding Opportunities
  

  Describes the different types of funding mechanisms (RO1, K, etc...) for NIH.

• Step by Step Outline of Applying for Grants
  

  Walks through the different steps for submitting a grant.

• NIH Advice on Writing Clinical Research Grants
  

  Provides useful suggestions on how to write and what to include in each of the grant sections for clinical research grant submitted to NIH.

• NIH Grant Review Process Video
  

  "The Center for Scientific Review has produced a video of a mock study section meeting to provide an inside look at how NIH grant applications are reviewed for scientific and technical merit. The video shows how outside experts assess applications and how review meetings are conducted to ensure fairness. The video also includes information on what applicants can do to improve the chances their applications will receive a positive review."

• Electronic Submission Information
  

  Provides information regarding how to submit your grant electronically, including common errors and required software