NIH Grant Not Discussed? Here's How to Prep for Your Resubmission
There’s more to a successful resubmission than responding to the critiques about your Approach. (A lot more)
How to Update Your NIH Biosketch to the New Format
I’m going to walk you through the changes to NIH’s Biosketch and help you avoid the biggest mistakes and missed opportunities that I see when reviewing.
What You Need to Know About Making the Transition From NIH K Award to R01
You’re supposed to BE independent now, with your own research ideas and plan to move forward.
How to Make Plans During Uncertain Times
I’m sharing this very personal story because I’ve noticed that those same anxious feelings have been cropping up for me lately.
Black Lives Matter and Academia
Science is not above racism or politics. It isn’t neutral. Because who actually gets to do science?
Thoughts on Research Productivity During a Pandemic
Look: we're all a bunch of fiercely determined high-achievers. It's how we trained ourselves to excel. No forgiveness, no celebrations, just...on to the next thing. It's how we trained ourselves, but it's also how the system trained us.
A Quick Fix to Improve Your NIH Biosketch
Here’s a super-quick fix to a mistake I see on nearly everyone's Biosketch.
Five Secrets to Writing an Outstanding NIH R01 Application
Here’s what you need to do to write a successful NIH R01 application.
How to Get Ideas Out of Your Head and Onto the Page
What do you do when your idea makes complete sense in your brain, but then when you try to write it down it looks like hot garbage?
How to Make Your Grant Proposal More Persuasive (and More Competitive)
Getting grant funding is harder than winning on Shark Tank. Don’t believe me? I’ll prove it. (And then I’ll tell you how to make your grant better)
How to Prep for the Fall Grant Cycle Without Ruining Your Summer
I'm sure the last thing you want to be doing right now is thinking about September, but I promise you that taking a few small steps right now will help make the fall grant cycle go much more smoothly.