Surrounded by the Best Minds

Serving on NIH review committees is a tremendous educational experience, asserts Luis H. Zayas.

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R13s Require Experience

Writing a successful R13 entails a deep understanding of the issues and an effective steering committee, states Luis H. Zayas.

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Directing an R13 on Adapting Interventions

Luis H. Zayas describes his R13 as a meeting of the minds to help develop culturally valid programs for Latinos.

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Take it to the IRB First

If you have a controversial protocol, approach the IRB first and the funding body second, advises Christopher M. Ryan.

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Resubmitting Unscored Grant Proposals

F. Xavier Castellanos describes the path between unscored and fundable grant proposals.

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Grants are Organic Documents

Question and method are clearly connected in a well-written grant proposal, suggests F. Xavier Castellanos.

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Chairing a Study Section

F. Xavier Castellanos recognizes that participation in a study section develops careers and also pushes the process toward a safer science.

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You Always Need a Mentor

Line-by-line analysis of grant proposals is expensive but invaluable, says F. Xavier Castellanos.

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A Great Way to Network

Jeannette R. Ickovics talks about how consulting and serving on Advisory Panels offers an invaluable networking opportunity.

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Thinking Ahead About the Details

Include protocol details in the human subjects and budget sections of your grant, suggests Victoria J. Grochocinski.

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