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HCS 6315—Research Grant Writing—Summer 2011

GR3.206 Wed 12:30 am–4:30 pm


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Professor
Dr. Tres Thompson
JO 4.310 972-883-4933
tres@utdallas.edu
http://utdallas.edu/~tres
Office hours: Thur. 12:30 PM-2:30 PM
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Prerequisite: Writing requirements:
Enrollment in BBS Ph.D. program—prior selection of a research All assignments listed must be completed and turned in via e-mail
mentor is also required. by the date listed. Any exceptions must meet the criteria listed in
the instructor’s pollcy section below.
Course Description:
A working introduction to designing, writing, editing, and
submitting research grants. Grading Policy
Grading will be based upon the proposal produced by
the end of the term. A propsal that, with mentor-
Student Learning Objectives: directed revision, is nearly ready to submit, will earn
After completing the course, students should be able to:
1.1 Describe the use of specific aims in formulating research questions for a an “A”. Proposals that contain all necessary
grant proposal. elements, but require substantial revision and more
1.2 Write several related specific aims focused on a research topic that satisfy mentor input, will earn a “B”. Proposals that are
review criteria of specificity, uniqueness, and significance. judged less suitable for further improvement will earn
1.3 Use the specific aims above to plan and detail a series of experimental lower grades.
studies.
1.4 With the experimental aims and planned studies completed, write a Ample opportunity will be allowed to edit and submit
succinct and credible background and significance section relating the revisions of your proposal to your instructor.
proposed studies to the extant literature in the chosen field of study.
Note: You will not do well if I only see your proposal
1.5 Write a clear and concise abstract summarizing the entire grant proposal.
1.6 Write a short title clearly capturing the intent of the proposal. manuscript once or twice. Submit early and often!
2.1 Carry out the writing assignments on a tight deadline. Budget your time and effort accordingly--the
2.2 Solicit feedback on the various stages of the grant proposal from the deadlines are purposefully sequenced.
student’s mentor as well as others.
3.1 Select an appropriate agency that would consider and review the grant for
funding, after determining potential sources of funding for a selected
project.
3.2 Format the grant proposal properly to meet the selected agencies
requirements.
3.3 Understand the university’s procedures for completing and submitting a
grant proposal.

Suggested Textbooks (not required):


McMillan, V.E. Writing papers in the Biological Sciences, any
available editions.
Hailman, J.P. & Strier, K.B. Planning, proposing, and presenting
science effectively, any available editions.
other readings as needed will be posted on the instructor’s
website (www.utdallas.edu/~tres).

Exams:
none.
Course & Instructor Policies. Excused absences for late writing assignments will be given only if: (a) you are seriously ill and have verifiable
documentation from a physician, or (b) you were detained by law at the exam time, or (c) you made prior arrangements to attend a verifiable religious
or family event. In any of these cases, you must notify the instructor in advance (email preferred). Otherwise, you will receive a zero (0) for that
assignment, and the likelihood that you will complete your proposal successfully on time diminishes. A maximum extension of one week (7 days)
beyond the scheduled due date can be granted, except for the final document, which must be turned in on the final class meeting date. DO NOT make
early travel arrangements that might interfere with turning in your proposal!

Class schedule
(These descriptions and timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.)
Date Topic
May 25 First meeting: specific aims
June 1 Second meeting: Individual specific aims due -- deconstruction
8 Final specific aims due
15 Experimental outline draft due
22 Revised & expanded experimental outline and assess feasability
29 Final revision of specific aims and research methods due
July 6 Background and significance drafts due
13 Revised background and significance section due
20 Abstracts, titles, and references due
27 Final grant proposal due on appropriate agency forms

Additional information is posted on the class website


(http://www.utdallas.edu/~tres/grant2011.html) about the following:

•Selecting research problems


•Formulating specific aims
•Designing experiments
•Writing the proposal
•Finding funding sources
•Fitting w/in agency requirements
•Editing/polishing proposals
•Obtaining necessary forms
•Planning a budget
•Use of reference citations
•University approval
•Submitting the grant
•Waiting for reviews
•Keeping track of deadlines
•What to do if awarded
•What to do if not awarded
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