Below are take-home points from the Grants 360° PGPG session hosted by research@BSPH in January 2023.
Overview
Long-standing grants that can be difficult to break into without having already obtained NIH funding
Critically essential to sustain innovation
Opportunities are often only once per year
Recognizing the mechanism is paramount
Makes sense for investigators who are in their senior career stage
Forming a Team
Having board leadership is favorably recognized
A history of collaboration with people on your team is a perceived advantage
Diversity in career stages among team members is favorably recognized
Team members are often expected to have a track record of successful funding
Application & Review Process
Reviewers often expect previous NIH funding from applicants
Career Impact
Multigeneration mentoring
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