Building Up the Nerve is a podcast for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! Be sure to tune in to the entire season to learn about the NINDS grant cycle from the people who make it happen!https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Funding/Training-Career-DevelopmentTranscript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/1799503-building-up-the-nerve-trailer

Building Up the Nerve is a podcast for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! Be sure to tune in to the entire season to learn about the NINDS grant cycle from the people who make it happen! <a href="https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Funding/Training-Career-Development" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Funding/Training-Career-Development</a> Transcript: <a href="http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/1799503-building-up-the-nerve-trailer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/1799503-building-up-the-nerve-trailer</a>

Building Up the Nerve Trailer

Meet your hosts and learn about what's to come on this season of Building Up the Nerve.Building Up the Nerve is a podcast for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! Be sure to tune in to the entire season to learn about the NINDS grant cycle from the people who make it happen!https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Funding/Training-Career-DevelopmentTranscript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/1839991-building-up-the-nerve-introduction

Meet your hosts and learn about what's to come on this season of Building Up the Nerve. Building Up the Nerve is a podcast for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! Be sure to tune in to the entire season to learn about the NINDS grant cycle from the people who make it happen! <a href="https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Funding/Training-Career-Development" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Funding/Training-Career-Development</a> Transcript: <a href="http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/1839991-building-up-the-nerve-introduction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/1839991-building-up-the-nerve-introduction</a>

Building Up the Nerve Introduction

Learn about the NINDS mission and our relationship with NIH as a whole from NINDS Director Dr. Walter Koroshetz and Deputy Director Dr. Nina Schor. Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!Related Resources:https://schorline.ninds.nih.gov/https://www.ninds.nih.gov/About-NINDS/Who-We-Are/Directors-Cornerhttps://www.ninds.nih.gov/Funding/Training-Career-DevelopmentFollow @NINDSdirector and @Schor_NTranscript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/1878416-episode-1-get-to-know-ninds

Learn about the NINDS mission and our relationship with NIH as a whole from NINDS Director Dr. Walter Koroshetz and Deputy Director Dr. Nina Schor.  Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! Related Resources: <a href="https://schorline.ninds.nih.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schorline.ninds.nih.gov/</a> <a href="https://www.ninds.nih.gov/About-NINDS/Who-We-Are/Directors-Corner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ninds.nih.gov/About-NINDS/Who-We-Are/Directors-Corner</a> <a href="https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Funding/Training-Career-Development" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Funding/Training-Career-Development</a> Follow @NINDSdirector and @Schor_N Transcript: <a href="http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/1878416-episode-1-get-to-know-ninds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/1878416-episode-1-get-to-know-ninds</a>

Episode 1: Get to Know NINDS

Get an overview of the entire grant cycle from Acting Deputy Director of Extramural Activities, Dr. Dave Owens, and Program Directors Drs. Vicky Whittemore and Ned Talley.Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!Related Resources:https://projectreporter.nih.gov/reporter_matchmaker.cfm?source=RPCO&amp;new=1Transcript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/1949736-episode-2-the-grant-cycle

Get an overview of the entire grant cycle from Acting Deputy Director of Extramural Activities, Dr. Dave Owens, and Program Directors Drs. Vicky Whittemore and Ned Talley. Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! Related Resources: <a href="https://projectreporter.nih.gov/reporter_matchmaker.cfm?source=RPCO&amp;new=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://projectreporter.nih.gov/reporter_matchmaker.cfm?source=RPCO&amp;new=1</a> Transcript: <a href="http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/1949736-episode-2-the-grant-cycle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/1949736-episode-2-the-grant-cycle</a>

Episode 2: The Grant Cycle

Hear from program directors Drs. Glenn Nuckolls, Francesca Bosetti, and Shai Silberberg on choosing a research topic, reading a funding opportunity announcement, and talking to your program director.Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!Related Resources:https://projectreporter.nih.gov/reporter_matchmaker.cfm?source=RPCO&amp;new=1Transcript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2050863-episode-3-initiating-the-research-idea

Hear from program directors Drs. Glenn Nuckolls, Francesca Bosetti, and Shai Silberberg on choosing a research topic, reading a funding opportunity announcement, and talking to your program director. Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! Related Resources: <a href="https://projectreporter.nih.gov/reporter_matchmaker.cfm?source=RPCO&amp;new=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://projectreporter.nih.gov/reporter_matchmaker.cfm?source=RPCO&amp;new=1</a> Transcript: <a href="http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2050863-episode-3-initiating-the-research-idea" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2050863-episode-3-initiating-the-research-idea</a>

Episode 3: Initiating the Research Idea

Get tips for putting together your application from Drs. Steve Korn and Tish Weigand of the Training Office and Dr. Michelle Jones-London of the OPEN Office.Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!Transcript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2179406-episode-4-preparing-the-application

Get tips for putting together your application from Drs. Steve Korn and Tish Weigand of the Training Office and Dr. Michelle Jones-London of the OPEN Office. Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! Transcript: <a href="http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2179406-episode-4-preparing-the-application" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2179406-episode-4-preparing-the-application</a>

Episode 4: Preparing the Application

Learn what happens to your application after you hit submit from Karrah Benson, Referral Program Specialist, and Dr. Carlos Faraco, Health Program Specialist.Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!Transcript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2233913-episode-5-receipt-and-referral

Learn what happens to your application after you hit submit from Karrah Benson, Referral Program Specialist, and Dr. Carlos Faraco, Health Program Specialist. Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! Transcript: <a href="http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2233913-episode-5-receipt-and-referral" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2233913-episode-5-receipt-and-referral</a>

Episode 5: Receipt and Referral

Learn what happens during study section and the role of a scientific review officer from SROs Drs. Ernie Lyons (NINDS Review Branch Chief), Shanta Rajaram, and Bill Benzing.Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!Transcript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2309078-episode-6-scientific-review

Learn what happens during study section and the role of a scientific review officer from SROs Drs. Ernie Lyons (NINDS Review Branch Chief), Shanta Rajaram, and Bill Benzing. Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! Transcript: <a href="http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2309078-episode-6-scientific-review" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2309078-episode-6-scientific-review</a>

Episode 6: Scientific Review

Learn how program staff decide whether to recommend funding from Dr. Lyn Jakeman, Director of Neuroscience, and Program Directors Drs. Amelie Gubitz and Jim Gnadt.Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!Transcript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2400797-episode-7-program-recommendation

Learn how program staff decide whether to recommend funding from Dr. Lyn Jakeman, Director of Neuroscience, and Program Directors Drs. Amelie Gubitz and Jim Gnadt. Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! Transcript: <a href="http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2400797-episode-7-program-recommendation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2400797-episode-7-program-recommendation</a>

Episode 7: Program Recommendation

Learn about NINDS Council and their role in the grants process from Dr. Bob Finkelstein, Director of the Division of Extramural Activities, and Kelly Baker, Committee Management Officer.Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!Transcript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2505532-episode-8-council-review

Learn about NINDS Council and their role in the grants process from Dr. Bob Finkelstein, Director of the Division of Extramural Activities, and Kelly Baker, Committee Management Officer. Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! Transcript: <a href="http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2505532-episode-8-council-review" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2505532-episode-8-council-review</a>

Episode 8: Council Review

The third Season of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve podcast helps you strengthen your mentoring relationships with tools and advice from both trainees and faculty. We know that navigating your career can be daunting, but we're here to help—it's our job!

Learn how to approach resubmitting a grant from Program Directors Drs. Laura Mamounas and Beth-Anne Sieber, and Program Manager Dr. Shardell Spriggs.Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!Transcript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2645557-episode-9-resubmission

Learn how to approach resubmitting a grant from Program Directors Drs. Laura Mamounas and Beth-Anne Sieber, and Program Manager Dr. Shardell Spriggs. Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! Transcript: <a href="http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2645557-episode-9-resubmission" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2645557-episode-9-resubmission</a>

Episode 9: Resubmission

Learn about the Notice of Grant Award and the role of the NINDS Grants Management Branch from Chief Dr. Tijuanna Decoster and Grants Management Officer Elizabeth Conklin.Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!Transcript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2778262-episode-10-issuing-the-grant-award

Learn about the Notice of Grant Award and the role of the NINDS Grants Management Branch from Chief Dr. Tijuanna Decoster and Grants Management Officer Elizabeth Conklin. Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! Transcript: <a href="http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2778262-episode-10-issuing-the-grant-award" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2778262-episode-10-issuing-the-grant-award</a>

Episode 10: Issuing the Grant Award

Learn how NINDS monitors grant performance from Program Directors Drs. Jane Fountain and Michael Oshinsky and Health Program Specialist Dr. Emily Carifi.Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!Transcript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2896012-episode-11-monitoring-grant-performance

Learn how NINDS monitors grant performance from Program Directors Drs. Jane Fountain and Michael Oshinsky and Health Program Specialist Dr. Emily Carifi. Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! Transcript: <a href="http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2896012-episode-11-monitoring-grant-performance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2896012-episode-11-monitoring-grant-performance</a>

Episode 11: Monitoring Grant Performance

Learn how NINDS monitors its portfolio from the Director of Science Policy and Planning, Dr. Paul Scott, Policy Analyst Dr. Sophia Jeon, and Program Director Dr. Anna Taylor.Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!Transcript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2896015-episode-12-managing-the-ninds-portfolio

Learn how NINDS monitors its portfolio from the Director of Science Policy and Planning, Dr. Paul Scott, Policy Analyst Dr. Sophia Jeon, and Program Director Dr. Anna Taylor. Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! Transcript: <a href="http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2896015-episode-12-managing-the-ninds-portfolio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2896015-episode-12-managing-the-ninds-portfolio</a>

Episode 12: Managing the NINDS Portfolio

Welcome to Season 2 of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve, a podcast for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the components of a grant application with successful awardees. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! 

Welcome to Season 2 of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve, a podcast for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the components of a grant application with successful awardees. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!

Season 2 Trailer

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve is a podcast for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the components of a grant application with successful awardees. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! In this episode, our grantee guests share insight on how to choose the right funding announcement and NIH Institute, how to approach the different components of the application, how to involve their mentors in the process, and other great advice on how to approach applying for NIH funding. Featuring Tayler Sheahan, PhD, Postdoctoral Scholar at University of Pittsburgh, Sweta Agrawal, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Washington, and George Vidal, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biology at James Madison University.Transcript available at http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve is a podcast for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the components of a grant application with successful awardees. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! In this episode, our grantee guests share insight on how to choose the right funding announcement and NIH Institute, how to approach the different components of the application, how to involve their mentors in the process, and other great advice on how to approach applying for NIH funding. Featuring Tayler Sheahan, PhD, Postdoctoral Scholar at University of Pittsburgh, Sweta Agrawal, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Washington, and George Vidal, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biology at James Madison University.Transcript available at <a href="http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/</a>

S2E1: Plan Before You Build

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve is a podcast for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the components of a grant application with successful awardees. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!In this episode, our grantee guests discuss how they approach writing the Specific Aims and the Research Strategy and how to determine the “right” amount of work for a research proposal. We also discuss tips on how to approach pitfalls and alternative approaches to the experimental design. Featuring Maria Ali, Neurobiology PhD Candidate at the University of Virginia, Brielle Ferguson, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University, and Nathan Smith, PhD, PI at Children’s National Hospital and Assistant Professor at George Washington University.National Research Mentoring Network: http://nrmnet.net/Transcript available at http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve is a podcast for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the components of a grant application with successful awardees. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! In this episode, our grantee guests discuss how they approach writing the Specific Aims and the Research Strategy and how to determine the “right” amount of work for a research proposal. We also discuss tips on how to approach pitfalls and alternative approaches to the experimental design. Featuring Maria Ali, Neurobiology PhD Candidate at the University of Virginia, Brielle Ferguson, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University, and Nathan Smith, PhD, PI at Children’s National Hospital and Assistant Professor at George Washington University. National Research Mentoring Network: <a href="http://nrmnet.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://nrmnet.net/</a>Transcript available at <a href="http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/</a>

S2E2: Building a Target for Your Aims

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve is a podcast for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the components of a grant application with successful awardees. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!In this episode, our grantee guests explain how they crafted their NIH biosketches. We discuss the crucial sections of the biosketch, including how to describe why you are well-suited for your role in the project in the Personal Statement and how to determine what is significant enough to include in the Contributions to Science.Featuring Tavita Garrett, Graduate Student at Oregon Health &amp; Science University, Joy Franco, Graduate Student at Stanford University, Clark Rosensweig, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University, and Victoria Abraira, PhD, Assistant Professor at Rutgers University.ResourcesChocolate chip cookie recipe: https://www.marthastewart.com/354939/cakey-chocolate-chip-cookiesTip sheets are titled "Putting Together Your Strongest [Grant] Application," and are available in the "Related Resources" section on the given grant program page, e.g., for the K01: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Funding/Training-Career-Development/Award/K01-NINDS-Faculty-Development-Award-Promote-DiversityTranscript available at http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve is a podcast for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the components of a grant application with successful awardees. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! In this episode, our grantee guests explain how they crafted their NIH biosketches. We discuss the crucial sections of the biosketch, including how to describe why you are well-suited for your role in the project in the Personal Statement and how to determine what is significant enough to include in the Contributions to Science. Featuring Tavita Garrett, Graduate Student at Oregon Health &amp; Science University, Joy Franco, Graduate Student at Stanford University, Clark Rosensweig, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University, and Victoria Abraira, PhD, Assistant Professor at Rutgers University. Resources Chocolate chip cookie recipe: <a href="https://www.marthastewart.com/354939/cakey-chocolate-chip-cookies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.marthastewart.com/354939/cakey-chocolate-chip-cookies</a> Tip sheets are titled "Putting Together Your Strongest [Grant] Application," and are available in the "Related Resources" section on the given grant program page, e.g., for the K01: <a href="https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Funding/Training-Career-Development/Award/K01-NINDS-Faculty-Development-Award-Promote-Diversity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Funding/Training-Career-Development/Award/K01-NINDS-Faculty-Development-Award-Promote-Diversity</a> Transcript available at <a href="http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/</a>

S2E3: Building a Biography

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve is a podcast for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the components of a grant application with successful awardees. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!In this episode, our grantee guests share their training and career goals and how they tell their science story in the Candidate/Applicant's Background and Goals section. Guests also provide insight on how they aligned their expectations with their advisers' to ensure synergy in the training experience and the application itself. Featuring Ubadah Sabbagh, PhD candidate, Virginia Tech, Alejandra  Fernandez, PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher, OHSU, and Laura Ngwenya, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati.Transcript available at http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve is a podcast for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the components of a grant application with successful awardees. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! In this episode, our grantee guests share their training and career goals and how they tell their science story in the Candidate/Applicant's Background and Goals section. Guests also provide insight on how they aligned their expectations with their advisers' to ensure synergy in the training experience and the application itself. Featuring Ubadah Sabbagh, PhD candidate, Virginia Tech, Alejandra  Fernandez, PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher, OHSU, and Laura Ngwenya, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati. Transcript available at <a href="http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/</a>.

S2E4: Building a Science Story

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve is a podcast for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the components of a grant application with successful awardees. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!In this episode, our grantee guests discuss how they involved their mentor(s)/sponsor(s) in the application process to ensure the training plan reflects their individual needs and the mentor is able to provide the appropriate level of support and expertise to achieve those training goals. Featuring  Jaroslaw Aronowski, PhD, Professor, UTHealth McGovern Med School; Alexis S.  Mobley, MS, PhD Candidate,  UTHealth McGovern Med School; Anna Majewska, PhD, Professor, University of Rochester; Monique Mendes, PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher, Stanford University; Mark Wu, MD, PhD, Professor, Johns Hopkins University; Margaret Ho, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.Transcript available at http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve is a podcast for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the components of a grant application with successful awardees. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job! In this episode, our grantee guests discuss how they involved their mentor(s)/sponsor(s) in the application process to ensure the training plan reflects their individual needs and the mentor is able to provide the appropriate level of support and expertise to achieve those training goals. Featuring  Jaroslaw Aronowski, PhD, Professor, UTHealth McGovern Med School; Alexis S.  Mobley, MS, PhD Candidate,  UTHealth McGovern Med School; Anna Majewska, PhD, Professor, University of Rochester; Monique Mendes, PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher, Stanford University; Mark Wu, MD, PhD, Professor, Johns Hopkins University; Margaret Ho, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Transcript available at <a href="http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/</a>.

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