Improving grant writing skills for diverse biomedical researchers
Official title: Enhanced Grant Writing Coaching Intervention for a Diverse Biomedical Workforce
Funded at Indiana University Indianapolis · NIH-11018220 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping new researchers in the biomedical field, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, improve their grant writing skills so they can get funding for their important work, through hands-on training and ongoing support from experienced mentors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $674,977 |
| NIH project number | 7U01GM132366-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11018220 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are junior faculty and postdoctoral fellows in biomedical fields, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds seeking to enhance their grant writing skills.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in biomedical research or who are not in training positions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the grant writing skills of biomedical trainees, particularly junior faculty and postdoctoral fellows, to help them secure funding for their research. It involves a coaching intervention that includes initial in-person training followed by virtual coaching sessions, where experienced investigators provide guidance on writing NIH proposals. The program has been tested with various models to determine the most effective approach, with a significant emphasis on supporting individuals from underrepresented groups in the biomedical field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the ability of diverse biomedical researchers to secure funding, thereby advancing their careers and contributing to a more inclusive research environment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous models of grant writing coaching have shown positive outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Okuyemi, Kolawole S — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Okuyemi, Kolawole S
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.