SuRE Grantsmanship Bootcamp Training

Join our free two-day grantsmanship training webinar for faculty and research administrative staff leading up to the application deadline. Our presenters will focus on key elements of R-series applications and discuss strategies to help you prepare a competitive application. 

The SuRE and SuRE-First application deadline is May 28, 2025.

March Bootcamp Webinar

• Mon, March 24 & Tue, March 25, 2025
• Two-day event, 1:00-4:00 PM Eastern
• Two 3-hour sessions plus live Q&A

REGISTER

Day One, March 24:
Writing a High-Impact Specific Aims Page: Hear strategies for structuring your Specific Aims to establish context and rationale for your research, setting the stage for the entire grant application.
Significance & Innovation for NIH R16 Applications: Learn how to consider the overall context of your research, its fit within the mission of the NIH, and its presentation to a diverse audience within a limited space.
Writing a Successful NIH Approach Section: Learn various options and strategies to craft a professional, organized Approach and understand how to meet reviewer expectations.

Day Two, March 25:
NIH Data Management & Sharing Policy Updates: Gain an understanding of policy requirements and expectations, including the need to prospectively plan for scientific data preservation and sharing of study findings.
Making the Most of Your NIH Biosketch: Learn the essential components of a successful Biosketch to maximize your professional career, along with R16 components that address student work and publications.
Institutional Letters of Support: Review content that should be included in the two institutional letters required for R16 applications.