Mock Study Section Workshop Accepting Registrations through September 23, 2024

Learn How to Think Like a Grant Reviewer: MICHR Mock Study Section will be held on October 16, 2024 from 3 – 5:30 p.m. via Zoom.

What is a Mock Study Section?

This is an opportunity to learn how NIH grant reviewers, or “study sections,” think. 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 a mock study section of your peers, 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 and for those who are 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: October 16, 3:00-5:30 PM (2.5 hours)

Eventbrite registration is required.

Registration closes September 23, 2024.

Following Eventbrite registration, you will receive a link to a Qualtrics survey to provide some additional information regarding your participation, including preference for a K vs. R section, and clinical/translational grants vs. health services research grants. Completion of this survey is required, and your registration is not considered complete without this step.

Please contact us for detailed workshop information: [email protected]

***Registration priority will be given to U-M faculty and postdocs. There is a refundable $50 fee for U-M registrants who will pay by shortcode, and a $65 non-refundable fee for non-U-M registrants, payable by credit card.

***Our aim is to provide an outstanding experience for all attendees. If you require reasonable accommodations to attend this workshop, please contact the organizer at least 2 weeks in advance of the event. Thank you!