AVF Grant Writing Webinar: Tips for Research Funding
AVF Research Grants: Jobst and Boston Scientific Awards
The 85000 dollar two year Jobst grant funds diagnosis, prevention, and compression therapy for venous and lymphatic disease, while a new Boston Scientific translational grant covers nonthrombotic venous obstruction, VTE, and superficial venous insufficiency, alongside K08 and K23 matching awards.
Grant Writing Fundamentals: Aims, Clarity, and Data
Presenters recommend two intertwined but independent aims, clear precise writing free of vague language, mandatory power analysis and preliminary data, a pitfalls and alternatives section, and a prospective arm even in clinical grants relying on descriptive data.
Trainee Perspectives: Early Starts and Mentorship
Past winners described starting months ahead of deadlines, using short daily writing sessions or dictation to maintain momentum, collaborating across institutions for complementary expertise, and leaving time for mentors to review and critique drafts.
Q&A Pearls: Scope, Persistence, and Common Pitfalls
Panelists cautioned against condensing a multi-year NIH-scale project into a small award, stressed publishing preliminary work to build credibility, and encouraged reapplying after rejection since most funded investigators failed on earlier attempts.
