The information presented by Dr. Coelho is relevant to all of us involved in sponsored research. Please pass the URL along to your colleagues and students!

This workshop was sponsored by: the Stanford University Office of Research Administration, School of Medicine and the School of Medicine Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.

Module I: Scientific Peer Review

Video (~1.5 hours)
Handouts (pdf)

An overview of how scientific peer review is carried out at NIH that focuses on how understanding the peer review process can enhance an applicant’s chances of obtaining funding.

Module II: Grant Writing for Success

Video (~2 hours)
Handouts (pdf)

Provides an overview of factors that contribute to applications that succeed in obtaining research funding. This presentation covers the fundamental principles of successful grant writing, including: the most common reasons that grant applications fail, how to make an application "reviewer friendly", how to meet the needs of the reviewers and the funding agency.

Mock Study Section at NIH (video)

A mock study section meeting that provides an inside look at how NIH grant applications are reviewed for scientific and technical merit. To view this video, please follow the setup and play instructions on the NIH site.

Video Directions

To view the videos for modules 1 and 2, you must be run RealPlayer 9.0 or higher (free download available: Find the "Free Real Player" link located in the upper right hand corner of the page and choose the "Basic Player" download)

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