GRANT WRITING IN CANCER BIOLOGY

PHMSCI 741

Develop a National Institutes of Health (NIH) F31-style predoctoral fellowship grant proposal in pharmaceutical sciences, suitable for external submission or a preliminary exam. Participate in peer review, small group collaboration, and proposal critique.

PHMCOL-M 715

Develop a predoctoral fellowship application based on the student's proposed thesis project. Receive input on ideas and writing, both from the instructor and peers.

NUTRSCI 745

Interactively address the knowledge, approach, and professional skills (conceptual, technical, and writing) required to create a successful grant proposal and initiate a career in research. Format is focused on the planning and completion of NIH-style grant proposals. Lectures and workshops will address the development of long term goals, hypotheses, and specific aims, as well as research design and methodology. Basic guidelines and approaches to proposal review and scoring are also covered. Several key components of a grant proposal will be generated using an iterative and peer-supported process.

ONCOLOGY 725

A review and discussion of the current literature on topics related to cancer biology. The emphasis is on the development of skills in data analysis, critical interpretation, and clear writing.

GENETICS 808

Introduction to professional scientific writing in the field of genetics. Develop skills and expertise in scientific writing with a special emphasis on preparing grant and fellowship research proposals in genetics and genomics.