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Why Write A Grant?. Howard Bauchner, MD Professor of Pediatrics and Public Health Vice-Chair, Academic Affairs Department of Pediatrics Boston Medical Center Boston University School of Medicine Editor-in-Chief, ADC, UK. Types of grant . Research Career development
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Why Write A Grant? Howard Bauchner, MD Professor of Pediatrics and Public Health Vice-Chair, Academic Affairs Department of Pediatrics Boston Medical Center Boston University School of Medicine Editor-in-Chief, ADC, UK
Types of grant • Research • Career development • Program development • Granting agencies • Federal (NIH, AHRQ, MCHB, CDC) • R, P, U, K, T • Success rate 10-30% • Industry • Foundations
Why Write A Grant? 10. Improve word processing skills 9. Better understand finances 8. Face a challenge 7. Become an expert 6. Learn who is helpful
Why Write A Grant? 5. Develop independence 4. Financial rewards 3. Prestige (promotion, tenure) 2. Contribute to science 1. Improve patient outcomes
Career Development Unique Skills – eg Methods Disease Specific
Writing Grants • Plan ahead • Get some good help • It’s a challenge • Make it fun