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An evidence-based guide to writing grant proposals for clinical research.

TitleAn evidence-based guide to writing grant proposals for clinical research.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2005
AuthorsInouye, Sharon K., and David A. Fiellin
JournalAnnals of internal medicine
Volume142
Issue4
Pagination274-82
Date Published2005 Feb 15
ISSN1539-3704
KeywordsBiomedical Research, Evidence-Based Medicine, Humans, National Institutes of Health (U.S.), Research Support as Topic, United States, Writing
AbstractThe competition for funds to conduct clinical research is intense, and only a minority of grant proposals receive funding. In particular, funding for patient-oriented research lags behind that allocated for basic science research. Grant writing is a skill of fundamental importance to the clinical researcher, and conducting high-quality clinical research requires funds received through successful grant proposals. This article provides recommendations for the grant-writing process for clinical researchers. On the basis of observations from a National Institutes of Health study section, we describe types and sources of grant funds, provide key recommendations regarding the process of grant writing, and highlight the sections of grants that are frequently scrutinized and critiqued. We also provide specific recommendations to help grant writers improve the quality of areas commonly cited as deficient. Application of this systematic approach will make the task more manageable for anyone who writes grants.
DOI10.1111/j.1521-0391.2011.00207.x
Alternate JournalAnn. Intern. Med.

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