Environment - Facilities/Equipment
Randall Duncan
Biological Sciences
COBRE Grant Writing Workshop
January 21, 2015
ENVIRONMENT – what the reviewers look for
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Will the scientific environment in which the work will be done contribute to
the probability of success?
Are the institutional support, equipment and other physical
resources available to the investigators adequate for the project
proposed?
Will the project benefit from unique features of the scientific environment,
subject populations, or collaborative arrangements?
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ENVIRONMENT
Facilities:
• Describe how the scientific environment will contribute to
the probability of success of the project, and unique
features of the environment.
• Discuss ways in which the proposed studies will benefit
from unique features of the scientific environment or
subject population or will employ useful collaborative
arrangement.
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Facilities Section
• Early Stage Investigators (ESIs) – will require the
institutional investment in the success of the investigator.
– e.g. classes, travel, training, collegial support,
administrative support, and financial support.
(i.e. – GET A LETTER FROM YOUR CHAIR)
• Definition of Early Stage Investigator (ESI): Within 10
years of completing their terminal research degree or
within ten years of completing their medical residency.
Investigators/Biographical Sketch
Randall Duncan
Biological Sciences
COBRE Grant Writing Workshop
January 21, 2015
Investigators: What the reviewers look for
 Are the PD/PIs, collaborators, and other key researchers well suited to the
project?
 If Early Stage Investigators or New Investigators, do they have appropriate
experience and training?
 If established, have they demonstrated an ongoing record of
accomplishments that have advanced their field(s)?
 If the project is collaborative or multi-PD/PI, do the investigators have
complementary and integrated expertise; are their leadership approach,
governance and organizational structure appropriate for the project?
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Investigator evidence - Biographical Sketch
New format: You have to do this for the next deadline
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-15-032.html
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B.
C.
D.
Personal Statement
Positions and Honors
Contribution to Science
Research Support
Limited to 5 pages
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Biographical Sketch
Section A - Personal Statement
Briefly describe why your experience and qualifications make you
particularly well-suited for your role (e.g. PD/PI, collaborator,
mentor, etc.) in the project that is the subject of the application.
 Training / technical experience
 Previous experimental work relating to project
 May identify up to four peer reviewed publications that highlight
your qualifications for the project
 Impediments to past productivity (family care, illness, disability,
active service.
This part of the Biosketch WILL have to be revised
for EVERY proposal submission depending on
your role on the project.
Biographical Sketch
Section B – Positions and Honors
List in chronological order previous positions, concluding with the present
position. List any honors. Include present membership on any Federal
Government public advisory committee.
Biographical Sketch
Section C – Contribution to Science – NEW!!!
Briefly describe up to five of your most significant contributions to science.
 Historical background that frames the scientific problem; the central
finding(s); the influence of the finding(s) on the progress of science or
the application of those finding(s) to health or technology; and your
specific role in the described work.
 Reference up to four peer-reviewed publications or other nonpublication research products that are relevant to the described
contribution.
 Provide a URL to a full list of your published work as found in a publicly
available digital database such as SciENcv or My Bibliography
(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/), which are maintained by the US
National Library of Medicine.
Biographical Sketch
Section D – Research Support
List both selected ongoing and completed research projects for the past
three years (Federal or non-Federally-supported). Begin with the projects
that are most relevant to the research proposed in the application. Briefly
indicate the overall goals of the projects and responsibilities of the key
person identified on the Biographical Sketch. Do not include number of
person months or direct costs.