Instructions for participation in the Internal Grant Mentoring Program by the SKMCCOR

In an effort to improve support for grant submissions that will enhance the success of applications,the COR is offering a 2-step review process for NIH grant applications.

Step1 in the review is to submit the items listed below for review. Following the initial review, reviewers provide feedbackand will request the full application materials for Step 2. Please use standard NIH formatting onyour source materials.

For grants in the very early stage of development (i.e., several months prior to any submission), complete Step 1 to the best of your ability, and a small group of advisors will be convened to informally meet with the PI to discuss substantive science issues, as well as logistical concerns regarding the submission of the grant.

Step 1: Due to committee 8 weeks before application due date.
(1)This Sheet
  1. Your name, Title, Department ______
  2. List of suggested TJU reviewers: ______
  3. Grant type (e.g., R01) and Project Title ______
  4. NIH Institute and probable (or desired, note whichStudy section assignment ______
  5. PI current NIH biosketch (attach)
  6. Co-Is/collaborators information and strengths relevant to project
  7. Your Department Chair and contact info (they will aid in reviewer selection unless you specifically request they not). ______
(2)Project Description (attach)
(3) Specific Aims Page ( 1-page limit) (attach)
(4) Significance/Innovation ( 1-page limit) (attach)
Step 2: Due to committee 4 weeks before application due date.
(1)Full Specific Aims, Research Strategy, and Introduction (for resubmissions) in accordance with NIH Guidelines
(2)NIH-format Biosketches with Personal Statement specific to grant application
(3)Budget

Upon compilation of the materials required for each Step, email this form and requested documents . Receipt of materials will be confirmed, and a meeting will be scheduled to discuss the results of the review.

Specific questions regarding the process can be emailed to .