NIH Grant Not Discussed? Here's How to Prep for Your Resubmission
There’s more to a successful resubmission than responding to the critiques about your Approach. (A lot more)
How to Update Your NIH Biosketch to the New Format
I’m going to walk you through the changes to NIH’s Biosketch and help you avoid the biggest mistakes and missed opportunities that I see when reviewing.
What You Need to Know About Making the Transition From NIH K Award to R01
You’re supposed to BE independent now, with your own research ideas and plan to move forward.
How to Make Plans During Uncertain Times
I’m sharing this very personal story because I’ve noticed that those same anxious feelings have been cropping up for me lately.
Black Lives Matter and Academia
Science is not above racism or politics. It isn’t neutral. Because who actually gets to do science?
Thoughts on Research Productivity During a Pandemic
Look: we're all a bunch of fiercely determined high-achievers. It's how we trained ourselves to excel. No forgiveness, no celebrations, just...on to the next thing. It's how we trained ourselves, but it's also how the system trained us.
A Quick Fix to Improve Your NIH Biosketch
Here’s a super-quick fix to a mistake I see on nearly everyone's Biosketch.
Five Secrets to Writing an Outstanding NIH R01 Application
Here’s what you need to do to write a successful NIH R01 application.
How to Get Ideas Out of Your Head and Onto the Page
What do you do when your idea makes complete sense in your brain, but then when you try to write it down it looks like hot garbage?
How to Make Your Grant Proposal More Persuasive (and More Competitive)
Getting grant funding is harder than winning on Shark Tank. Don’t believe me? I’ll prove it. (And then I’ll tell you how to make your grant better)
How to Prep for the Fall Grant Cycle Without Ruining Your Summer
I'm sure the last thing you want to be doing right now is thinking about September, but I promise you that taking a few small steps right now will help make the fall grant cycle go much more smoothly.
Grant Writing Lessons From the Fyre Festival Debacle
I know, I know. Capitalizing on a cultural moment to pontificate about grant writing. I’m so transparent. But trust me: there are some good lessons here.
Tutorial Tuesdays: Why You Need to Address 'So What' in Your Paper
In this episode of Tutorial Tuesdays, learn why you need to address the ‘So What’ question.
Tutorial Tuesdays: How to Anticipate and Address Questions
Episode 7 covers why and how to anticipate and address questions. Part of this month’s series on writing a rejection-proof paper. Watch now >>
Tutorial Tuesdays: Why You Need to Choose Your Journal Before You Start Writing
In Episode 6 of Tutorial Tuesdays, I explain why it’s important to choose your journal first, not last. Watch now >>
Tutorial Tuesdays: How to Write a Rejection-Proof Paper
Welcome to a new month and a new topic for Tutorial Tuesdays!
This month you'll learn key writing skills and strategies to help you get your paper published in your target journal. Watch now >>
Tutorial Tuesdays: How to Make Your Project Sound Feasible
In this episode of Tutorial Tuesdays, I teach you the strategies you need to use to convince your reviewers that you're organized and you know what you're doing. Watch now >>
Tutorial Tuesdays: How to Convey a Sense of Urgency in Your Grant Proposal
Tutorial Tuesdays Episode 3 covers how to create a sense of urgency in your grant proposal (without sounding slimy). Learn a step-by-step process to make your grant proposal more compelling. Watch now >>
Tutorial Tuesdays: How to Convince Your Reviewers That Your Project is Worthwhile
Episode 2 covers how to convince your reviewers that your project is worthwhile. Watch now >>
Tutorial Tuesdays: Three Things You Need to Do in Every Grant Proposal
Welcome to the very first episode of Tutorial Tuesdays! I cover what the video series is about and what it can do for you. Then I dive in to the three things you need to get right in EVERY grant proposal. Watch now >>