GCC - 594 Introduction to Grant Writing

This blended course will use selected readings in basic, translational, and clinical research as a basis to critically consider research design, data presentation, delivery and persuasive writing. Online materials (recorded lecture, written text, links to resources, etc.) are posted weekly. Students submit journal articles for the class to read and analyze throughout the course. Alternating weeks, students will either read an assigned article that they will discuss during class or write a portion of a grant proposal on a topic of their choice that they will then peer review in a mock study section format. Students will also receive feedback on their writing from faculty coaches in their research area. In place of a final exam, students will submit a completed grant proposal (Specific Aims and Research Strategy) and give a 10-minute oral presentation of their proposal. This is a core course for the IBS PhD program and the CRES program. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2