Fundamentals of Effective Grant Construction

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PPY-5140 consists of a mixture of didactic lectures, mentoring sessions, and dedicated writing time (see Appendix 3). Each student is required to write an NIH-style R01 grant application that incorporates concepts in the Pharmacological Sciences such as receptor theory, drug bioactivity, drug discovery, and chemical biology. The course starts with lectures on funding mechanisms and the fundamentals of writing an effective grant proposal. This is followed by class periods designated as dedicated writing time for constructing specific portions of their proposals, during which time a mentoring team is available during this time to answer questions. The mentoring team consists of two PPY faculty members student’s dissertation advisor. At the end of the course, the completed grant application is reviewed by a mock study section who determines the student's final grade. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Basic Biomedical Science core curriculum. Exceptions permitted with the permission of instructor. Offered every spring semester.