Call for applications: NC TraCS R writing group for laboratory-based research

The NC TraCS R writing group for laboratory-based research is now taking applications.

The goal of the R-Writing Group is to assist participants in developing their first competitive investigator-initiated research grant application (R01, R21) to NIH or R-equivalent to another funding agency for submission in June 2020 (or approximately the same deadline for non-NIH grants). Investigators are eligible if they have submitted, but have not been awarded, an R-type grant.

The group will jointly assist the participant in the development of a set of well-crafted, novel and significant specific aims, based on the participant’s initial idea(s) or preliminary data. Each participant is expected to contribute to the evaluation of the work of their colleagues; participation is thought to be critical in developing skills the researcher will need for future independent grant writing experiences. When the working group determines that a participant’s specific aims are acceptable, the participant will proceed with writing his/her grant, which will be reviewed on an ongoing basis (usually in pre-designated grant “sections”) by the group.

To participate in this workshop, individuals must submit the following by 8 am on July 10th to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.:

• a brief letter of introduction in which you should list your current position, whether you are on tenure track, and the anticipated time of your promotion review. a 2-page NIH biosketch
• a ½ to 1 page introduction to your work, including preliminary data from which you plan to develop your proposal and the type of grant for which you intend to apply.
• the target institute/agency for submission and submission date

Once applications are received, 30 minute interviews will be set up with the course faculty.

Final selection will be made after interviews are completed.