This course is targeted to early career and novice researchers writing their first major competitive biomedical / health research grant proposals. After the course, you will be able to:
Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals
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Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals
This course is part of Grant Writing for Health Researchers Specialization
Instructor: Anne M. Libby, PhD
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Intermediate level
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5 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
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What you'll learn
Use principles of persuasive and efficient writing to improve how readers follow, understand, and engage with your research grant proposals.
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July 2024
Assessments
5 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 5 modules in this course
Learn how to the word "SUCCEED" stands for important qualities of persuasive grant writing.
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11 videos1 assignment
Complete learning elements of the SUCCEED Model for important qualities of persuasive grant writing.
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8 videos2 readings1 assignment
Using the MEAL Framework, learn key elements that help organize grant proposal paragraphs and sections.
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6 videos1 reading1 assignment
Using the way readers naturally process information, learn to write sentences that are easier to understand.
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8 videos2 readings1 assignment
Learn efficient word use to keep writing as simple as possible to keep readers moving forward.
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8 videos1 reading1 assignment
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