Learn How to Think Like a Grant Reviewer at Mock Study Section

Are you writing a career development or R01 grant? Register now for this mock study section, which will help you understand how NIH grant reviewers think.

As one of eight reviewers, you will discuss actual twelve-page K and R grants (already submitted in some version to the NIH). You will learn what happens behind the closed doors in a real K or R grant review. It’s a true-to-life simulation guaranteed to raise your score.

This event is ideal for fellows and early career faculty who are writing career development and R01 grants. It simulates an NIH study section in every detail (including the work expected). Participants will be assigned a grant to review in either clinical and translational research or health services research.

 Learning objectives:

  • To review and critique the quality of a scientific grant application in a formal review meeting

  • To apply the guidelines for peer review as developed by the NIH

  • To discuss the common weaknesses of scientific grant proposals 

Register by Wednesday, September 30. Learn more or register.

The mock study section workshop takes place on Wednesday, October 21 from 3–5:30 p.m. MICHR will charge a $50 fee via shortcode. U-M participants who attend the workshop will receive a full refund. When completing the registration form, you will need to provide contact information for a departmental administrator who can provide a shortcode to cover the workshop fee.  We will then contact you to confirm your participation in the workshop.