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Preliminary Musings Some Factual Stuff Some Statistics More Musings. As of November, 2008
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35. What is required for a good training grant application? Significant research question
Clear hypotheses
Clear tests of hypotheses
Feasibility
Excellent career development plan
Excellent mentoring
Appropriate institutional support
High quality publications
Plans to evaluate progress
39. Write clearly, coherently, logicallyDO NOT BE BORING!DO NOT BE SLOPPY!DO NOT MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE REVIEWERS!
41. DO NOT TAKE REJECTION PERSONALLY!PERSIST!
43. Things will change dramatically in the near future
44. Some Statistics
54. Keep in mind, success rates are underestimates because of how they’re calculatedApplicant success rate is higher!
62. If you have questions:Email or CallProgram Director - questions related to scienceTraining Director (e.g. me at NINDS) - for questions related to mechanisms, application preparation, etc.Who you need to speak with will vary by institute