Wright Center to host mock study section for NIH applicants
This summer, the Wright Center will host National Institutes of Health (NIH)-style mock study sections to support faculty science and funding.
The sections closely mimic an actual NIH study section and are scheduled for researchers looking to apply for one of their fall grant cycles. All VCU junior faculty interested in clinical and translational research are encouraged to participate.
To get started, submit the required materials in the Mock Study Section Letter of Intent before 11:59 p.m. EST on July 6. Accepted applicants will be informed by July 8 and receive a link to submit all grant materials.
Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline: July 6
If accepted, grant material deadline: August 3
Mock study sections: August 20-28
Three experienced reviewers will evaluate and score grant materials prior to the mock study section. Applicants will be assigned a mutually agreed upon mock study section date and time between August 20 and 28. During the session, the entire panel will discuss the grant proposal and revisit their scores. The applicant and observers attend to learn the process and hear the grant discussion.
Applicants will receive summary feedback within five days after their mock session – about five weeks prior to the NIH October deadlines. This will include a compilation of written critiques and a summary from the co-chair, either Patrick Nana-Sinkam, M.D., or Arun Sanyal, M.D.
The program provides a critical review and targeted, comprehensive feedback to applicants and seeks to increase the likelihood of grant funding success for VCU junior faculty.
Observers are encouraged to attend the mock study sections in late August to receive a better understanding of the review process and to gain insight into how reviewers evaluate applications.
Review and download full program information.
Comments
Good Afternoon,
As 2 early stage investigators in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences (Salvatore Carbone & Danielle Kirkman) , we do not have an R series mentor as we are not part of the KL2 series program. Could we still submit our R01 aims page for consideration for mock study section review?
Many Thanks,