Advanced Grant Writing: Specific Aims Workshop

Description

In this workshop, hosted by Johns Hopkins Engineering, Lifelong Learning, participants preparing to submit a National Institutes of Health (NIH) or National Science Foundation (NSF) grant—including SBIR and other translation grants—will gain expert insight into writing the cornerstones of each grant application. With a focus on the "Specific Aims" section of the NIH and the "Vision and Goals" section of the NSF grant, participants will hone the ability to set the stage for a successful research approach section.

During this workshop, faculty members will facilitate a group discussion and evaluate each component to ensure it is clearly stated and compelling. Participants will receive concrete feedback from both faculty and peers, reinforcing their learning through mutual critique. By the end of the workshop, everyone will have a clear understanding of how to revise their drafts. After completing this workshop, participants will understand how to effectively approach and write a compelling full proposal.

Types of Participants

Participant with Submission | In person, limited to six participants

For those seeking direct feedback on the specific aims section of your draft grant proposal because you plan to submit your proposal in the next one to two months, the course faculty will work with you to improve this section during the workshop. To be a "Participant with Submission," you must submit a draft of the "Specific Aims" page to lifelonglearning@jhu.edu by Sep. 20.

Participant | In person, limited to ten participants

For those seeking to learn from the faculty and fellow participants and plan to submit a proposal in the next three to six months, you will participate in the feedback process to learn how to improve your "Specific Aims" page. You will not get direct feedback on your "Specific Aims" page but will be ready to draft one with all the required components after the workshop.

Online Observer | Online, unlimited participants

Online observers will gain an understanding of how to strategically approach writing their grant submissions. You will not gain direct feedback on a draft, but as an observer, you will learn from expert faculty and peers in the workshop, preparing you to write a grant in the future.

Tuition Remission

This workshop is eligible for Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission benefits. Complete the registration form on the website to enroll in this workshop. After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with details about the workshop. You will also receive an email to complete the Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission form if that is how you intend to purchase the course. If you do not intend to use Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission, the cost can be paid via credit or invoice.