Course Content & Schedule
Join us for 4 high-impact, live virtual sessions designed to build your confidenceāand your funding success. Each 90-minute workshop includes live instruction, interactive tools, and take-home resources you can use immediately.
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Session 1: Finding the Right Funding Opportunities
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Saturday, April 26, 2025
š 10:00ā11:30 AM Eastern | 7:00ā8:30 AM Pacific
Learn how to identify the best-fit grants using NIH RePORTER and other tools, assess alignment with your research goals, and communicate with program officers like a pro.
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Session 2: Crafting a Compelling Specific Aims Page
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Saturday, May 3, 2025
š 10:00ā11:30 AM Eastern | 7:00ā8:30 AM Pacific
Discover how to write the most important page of your NIH proposal. Weāll break down examples, structure, and common mistakesāso you can stand out to reviewers.
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Session 3: Building a Realistic, Fundable Budget
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Saturday, May 10, 2025
š 10:00ā11:30 AM Eastern | 7:00ā8:30 AM Pacific
Get clarity on what NIH expects (and what theyāll reject). Youāll learn how to link your budget to your science, justify key costs, and avoid red flags.
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Session 4: Understanding the NIH Review Process
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Saturday, May 17, 2025
š 10:00ā11:30 AM Eastern | 7:00ā8:30 AM Pacific
What really happens in the room where your proposal is scored? Learn how reviewers think, what influences their decision-making, and how to make your proposal reviewer-friendly.