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Practical grantsmanship: the application process in health care research.
1Department of Family and Community Medicine, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Family Medicine
|July 1, 1991
Summary
Securing primary care research funding is more accessible with the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. This guide offers proposal writing tips, emphasizing topic alignment, team building, and preliminary data for successful grant applications.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Primary Care Research
Background:
- The establishment of the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) has created new avenues for primary care research.
- Navigating the grant review process is crucial for researchers seeking funding in this area.
Framework:
- Successful grant proposals require careful planning and strategic content development.
- Key elements include selecting personally interesting and relevant research topics.
Implementation:
- Applicants should align their research interests with the funding agency's priorities.
- Assembling a complementary team of co-investigators with diverse backgrounds is essential.
- Including preliminary study data strengthens the proposal and demonstrates feasibility.
Implications:
- Grantsmanship demands patience, perseverance, and adaptability, as multiple submission attempts may be necessary.
- Effective proposal writing can significantly enhance the likelihood of securing research funding.
- This guidance aims to improve the success rate of primary care research grant applications.