“I’ve been writing grants with some success for a while, but I signed up for The Grant Funding Formula because I wanted to make sure that I would actually write and submit my R01 application. And I wanted to feel confident about the finished product.

Plus, my grant was a timely project and if I didn’t write it, I knew that someone else would beat me to it.

This course covered everything I expected and more. Sarah divides the material up into 12 weeks of guided support, which is the perfect length of time to plan for if you’re serious about submitting.

The short video tutorials are easy to consume, and the hot-seat sessions were particularly valuable because it was so helpful to see how Sarah put the lessons into action when reviewing my and others’ work.

If you’re thinking about signing up for The Grant Funding Formula, here’s my advice: do it!

I am really thankful I took this course. It helped me so much more than I was expecting!”

- PhD, University of Minnesota

“I want to write my first R01 this year, so I know I need to take my grant-writing skills to the next level.

I signed up for the Grant Funding Formula because I wanted to have a structure that would help me organize my writing, pace my progress, and decrease the anxiety that this process generates, so that I can submit a better application that’s focused on the science behind my work.

The pacing of this program really worked for me. Sarah teaches you to think about the requirements in more detail and to pay attention to what reviewers want to see. And she shows you how to allocate time to work on your grant everyday, which makes writing feel sustainable.

I think The Grant Funding Formula is a key tool if you want to learn how to write a grant in a more professional way.

I really enjoyed this program and I hope to keep working with Sarah in the future to be able to move myself to that next level of grant writing.”

- MD PhD, Vanderbilt University

“I signed up for the Grant Funding Formula because I had never written an R01 application before, and I wanted to avoid putting it off or avoiding the work because I felt uncertain about the process.

In particular, I was looking for more organizational structure to help me write my first R01. Without that, it’s very easy to just keep reading paper after paper after paper, thinking that it’s going to give you more insight about what your studies should look like.

I knew I needed both accountability and structure from an outside source because I just have so many other things on my plate.

Sarah’s course provides both, and the fact that I have continued access to the materials means I’ll be able to write future grants at a much faster rate.

The weekly homework assignments were also helpful because I knew the incremental action steps I needed to take to move forward on writing this grant.

All in all, this course fulfills a clear need by giving first time R01 applicants a structure to help them successfully put together an effective R01.”

– MD PhD, UNC Chapel Hill

“When I enrolled in The Grant Funding Formula, I was hoping to learn more about how to structure a grant well—how to build it. The course completely fulfilled my expectations in this regard.

Overall, I also learned more about what the NIH wants from PIs. I also learned strategies on how to be more organized the next time around and how to get feedback sooner, for example. As a result of this course, I sent out individual Aims pages to people, which helped me write a better grant.

I was initially hesitant to sign up for The Grant Funding Formula because it is an extra commitment. As a clinical scientist I have to see patients and I have other obligations. But in the end, I found that The Grant Funding Formula helped me to stay on track.

I’d recommend this course to other grant-writers because it helps you learn many of the tools you need as you prepare to submit your grant. I’m grateful to have lifetime access to the material since I will definitely go through it again!”

– MD PhD, University of Virginia

“Even though I wasn’t sure I’d be able to keep up and stick to the course, I signed up for The Grant Funding Formula because I wanted to learn how to write a great grant and I wanted to benefit from Sarah’s expertise when it comes to the intricacies of getting funding from the NIH.

What I wasn’t expecting is that I would learn so much about how to get different types of feedback from different people and exactly how to ask for that feedback. It's one of those tripping points that can hold up the progress of a grant, but makes a huge difference when you have a process and scripts to follow.

If you’re on the fence about signing up, I’d definitely recommend you go for it. I found the materials, lessons, and strategies within The Grant Funding Formula to be extremely useful.

I’m VERY grateful that I have access to your content indefinitely as I plan to use it extensively when preparing my submission for the next round.”

– PhD, Rothman Research Institute

“Before I signed up for The Grant Funding Formula, I was struggling with time management, and I didn’t have a good system for just getting my ideas down on paper. My prior grant had ended and I was having trouble getting a new one out the door.

Although I was worried that I wouldn't have the time to commit to finishing the assignments, I signed up for Sarah’s course because I wanted to get into a more effective "writing groove" and knew I needed a better understanding of how the NIH grant requirements have changed in the past few years.

Having worked through the material once, I now have a respectable Aims page written, a preliminary Significance section, and I’ve reworked my biosketch and resources pages.

The Grant Funding Formula gave me a better understanding of the rigor requirements for the grant, which I was not familiar with. On top of that, I now have a much clearer idea of how to structure my time for writing, and what’s really necessary to complete the process.”

– PhD, Duquesne University