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