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Grant Writing Workshop 2016

Location: MDI Biological Laboratory (travel information)

The MDI Biological Laboratory will host a grant writing seminar and workshop led by David C. Dawson, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Department of Physiology an Pharmacology at Oregon Health and Science University, and former director of MDI Biological Laboratory. Dr. Dawson is a longtime reviewer for the NSF and NIH, as well as the recipient of many institutional and independent research grants.

This is a combination seminar and workshop event. The seminar, which will be held on Wednesday morning, July 13, is open to the public. Following the seminar, individuals participating in the workshop portion of the event will develop and submit by 10:00 PM July 13 a 1-2 page “mini proposal” based on the guidelines and principles discussed during the seminar. These mini-grant proposals will be reviewed by assigned participants in a mock study section on Thursday afternoon, July 14.

New investigators and junior investigators are especially encouraged to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

Fees

Seminar: Complimentary; Open to Public

Workshop: Complimentary; Priority given to new and junior INBRE investigators; registration is closed.

Thursday July 14th Workshop portion attendees with confirmed seats will be notified by workshop organizers. 

Partner

  • James Coffman, Ph.D.
    James A. Coffman, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor; Director, Maine IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)
    MDI Biological Laboratory
  • David C. Dawson, Ph.D.
    David C. Dawson, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus, Department of Physiology an Pharmacology; Former Director, MDI Biological Laboratory
    Oregon Health and Science University

Wednesday, July 13:
9:00-10:30 am Seminar and discussion: How to get started on a new grant.
10:00 pm Deadline for submission of draft mini-grants. Participants write abstracts and specific aims (1-2 pages).

Thursday, July 14:
1:00-5:00 pm Workshop: Mock study section review of mini-grants (Priority given to new and junior INBRE investigators; registration is now closed). 

Thursday July 14th Workshop portion attendees with confirmed seats will be notified by workshop organizers.

On-Campus Housing

Please call 207-288-9880 ext 102 to check for on-campus housing availability and pricing.

 

Support is provided by Maine INBRE (P20GM103423).

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