Tara Little, Ph.D.’s Post

This is an Aims page truth you can’t ignore. It’s one of the most critical parts of your NIH application. It’s the page that every member of the peer review group will read. That’s why it’s crucial to craft it in a way that resonates with both your assigned reviewers and the rest of the study section. You’re appealing to those who know the intricacies of your field AND the broader review panel, who might not be as familiar with your specific expertise. This balance can make all the difference in your grant’s success. Need more tips on writing a compelling Aims page and improving your NIH grant writing skills? Check out our free resource library, packed with tutorials and tools to help you succeed. https://lnkd.in/g2Spj5Ue #NIHGrants #ResearchGrants #NIHFunded #R01Grants #NIH #EarlyCareerResearchers

Good news, grantwriting is not about getting it ‘right’! A client of mine was working on a NIH K grant and started the session saying she felt overwhelmed. She had to rework the significance section and she felt stuck on writing Aim 1. ‘Am I doing this right?’ was on a loop in her mind. As a result, she was easily distracted, not getting much writing done, and believing she wouldn't be able to finish the grant. What if the goal wasn't to get it right? Here me out: we perfectionists think we need to get it right, so we slow down because we don't like how the messy middle feels. But the messy middle is necessary to get to a final product. In that call, I helped my client see that her next step was to write now and revise later. Let it be messy until it isn't. She was able to use that as a reminder and get more done each day while getting plenty of rest and exercise. She submitted the K grant on time too!! In Make Internal Shifts, I help my clients get grants. This example is how I support them when it gets overwhelming. Overwhelm shows up in a lot of ways. And my framework addresses all of them. Even yours. Beyond overwhelm, I help my clients with the entire process from idea to submission. We work on: - Pacing the work over months so you have contingencies for illness and room for vacation - Writing logical and compelling research so you appeal to reviewers - Assembling a support system so you can minimize blind spots and strengthen the quality of your proposal If you are a woman in academic research who wants a grant in 2025 and seeking help in making it happen, DM me and we can connect on how I can help you.

Crafting a captivating research grant proposal requires researchers to strike a delicate balance between ambition and realism. How can researchers effectively present their ideas in a way that is both inspiring and feasible to funders? In my latest blog post, we explore the reasons behind the challenge of overpromising versus being unambitious in research grant writing and provide actionable strategies to overcome this common dilemma. https://lnkd.in/ddmDGCUp

In grant writing, striking a balance between exciting your reviewers and the practicalities of research can be challenging. Funding agencies may prefer "high-risk, high-reward" research, but they also want to know that the projects they invest in will not be a total failure. So, how do you navigate this challenge? Check out Serena Cogoni's post for some great advice! #ucdresearchdevelopment #ucdproposaldevelopment #researchdevelopment #proposaldevelopment #grantwriting

Feeling stuck on your health research grant proposal? Check out this excellent Grant Writing for Health Researchers course led by Anne Libby, PhD, to learn how to write competitive health research grant proposals. Vikhyat Bebarta

⚠️ Navigating the realm of research grant writing involves a delicate dance between showcasing potential impact and maintaining realistic expectations. ➡️ Discover actionable strategies in this blog post to master this balancing act effectively. https://lnkd.in/ddmDGCUp

Are you ready to take your health research grant proposals to the next level? Join our comprehensive course led by Anne Libby, PhD and learn strategies for crafting compelling and successful research grants. Now on Coursera: Grant Proposal Plans, Sections, and Resubmission This course is part of the Grant Writing for Health Researchers Specialization. It's designed to equip early-career and novice researchers with the tools they need to: • Develop effective grant proposal plans • Structure compelling grant sections • Understand the resubmission process Enroll now and unlock the potential of your research! https://bit.ly/3YUjz1G Who has helped you improve your grant writing? Tag them in the comments! #GrantWriting #ResearchGrants #AcademicResearch 

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Research starts with a question. Successful grant writing is key to pursue answers that can lead to innovation. Subject matter experts gathered this week for a grant writing seminar. Workshops are among the efforts the Office of Research Development does to support individual and institutional efforts to attract external funding through proposal development and faculty/staff support. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGy_xvUv #MaroonResearch #TakingCareofWhatMatters

Scholarly publishers are using transfer cascades to help the transition to open access. Here are two resources to help you learn more. (1) This week's Journalology newsletter kicks off by outlining how a portfolio strategy can help publishers move into new subject areas. https://lnkd.in/e4f6N4PR (2) Later this week I'll be taking part in a panel discussion, alongside Catherine Goodman and Melissa J. Patterson, on the topic of "Improving Manuscript Transfers for Authors". Romy Beard is our host. https://lnkd.in/eMm8aPzm I hope to see some of you there! If you have any questions about transfer cascades, please leave a comment below and I'll do my best to answer them. --- For more insights into scholarly publishing follow me, James Butcher, on LinkedIn. I also write a free newsletter, Journalology, which is sent to ~3300 people each week. You can sign up using the link in my profile. #scholarlypublishing #academicpublishing #openaccess