The Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research (MICHR) Mock Study Section is an opportunity to practice thinking like an NIH grant reviewer on a mock “study section.” As one of six grant reviewers, you will discuss actual twelve-page K and R grants (already submitted in some version to the NIH). You will practice for the real K or R grant review process with your peers in this workshop, facilitated by two faculty co-chairs who have served on real study sections.
This event is ideal for fellows and early-career faculty who anticipate serving on a study section in the future, as well as those writing career development and R01 grants. It simulates an NIH Study Section in every detail, including the work expected. Participants will be assigned a grant to review in either clinical and translational research or health services research.
Learning objectives:
- To review and critique the quality of a scientific grant application in a formal review meeting
- To apply the guidelines for peer review as developed by the NIH
- To discuss the common weaknesses of scientific grant proposals
Workload expectation:
- Pre-lecture video: (less than 30 mins)
- Grant review: (1-3 hours)
- Document upload and workshop preparation: (1 hour)
- Mock Study Section: November 11th, 2:00-4:30 PM (2.5 hours)
The mock study section workshop takes place virtually on Tuesday, November 11, from 2-4:30 p.m.
This workshop is free for U-M and CTSA Hub-affiliated attendees. There is, however, a $92 late cancellation/no-show fee for those who register but do not participate in and attend the workshop without advance notice to the organizing team.
There is a $125 non-refundable fee for non-U-M attendees who are not affiliated with a CTSA Hub, payable by credit card.
The workshop registration deadline is October 19, 2026, and the live session will be November 11, 2026.
Contact the program managers at [email protected] with any questions.