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T his course provides practical advice on writing the Specific Aims and Research Strategy sections of an R01 grant proposal.
This course provides practical advice on writing the Specific Aims and Research Strategy sections of an R01 grant proposal.
Enroll in the course to begin. This course is self-paced. Learners can move through the modules one-by-one or skip to the relevant sections. You will only receive a certificate if you complete all six modules.
What you'll learn:
Specific Aims Section
- conveying all the important aspects of your project in one page
- writing strong specific aim statements
- engaging reviewers’ interest through writing style and formatting
Research Strategy: Significance and Innovation Sections
- using the literature to justify the need for your proposed research
- using supporting studies to establish the foundation for your proposed research
- conveying the expected impact on the field
Research Strategy: Approach Section
- providing a concise yet comprehensive description of the proposed research
- conveying scientific rigor and reproducibility