Grants
Grant writing is a valuable, specialized skill. These resources can help you get started or level-up your grant writing game.
UMass Chan Resources
"R-Club" Research Writing Group
UMass Chan CCTS
Are you an early-stage investigator looking to write your first R21 or R01? The UMCCTS Research Writing Group (R Club) meets every other week to review and plan for successful R-level grant submissions.
K-Award Group
Research Career and Writing Group
The K Award Group meets every other week to provide information and feedback on academic career development and on preparing a Research Career Award application (NIH K Awards, VA Research Career Awards, CTSA K grants, etc.).
F30/F31 Writing Group
UMass Chan Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Applying for an F30/F31 NIH Fellowship? Join the GSBS F30/F31 writing group to receive support and feedback on your application! Go to the GSBS SharePoint site for more information, or contact Brent Horowitz or Funmi Ayobami.
The Anatomy and Physiology of a Specific Aims Page
Justine M. Pinskey, PhD
Dr. Justine Pinskey, Sr. Scientific Writer for the Investigator Career Advancement Program in the Office of Health Equity at UMass Chan, presented a talk on "The Anatomy and Physiology of a Specific Aims Page" in January 2025, as part of the Office of Faculty Affairs' Advance workshop series. Please find the handout here, and the session recording under "Specific Aims" on this page.
Books
The Grant Writing Guide
Betty S. Lai, 2023
An essential handbook for writing research grants, providing actionable strategies for professionals in every phase of their careers, from PhD students to seasoned researchers.
From the Web
NIH Matchmaker
National Institutes of Health
Paste in your abstract or other grant text to find potential NIH program officials, Institutes/Centers, or review panels that might be a good fit for your application.