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      • Application Length
        12/21/07
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        KEEP THE APPLICATION SHORT

        In the spirit of yesterday’s entry, keep your application as short as possible. Keep your Phase I to 10-12 pages and keep your Phase II application to 15-20 pages.

        Learn to do this now because within a number

      • Reviewers
        12/20/07
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        KEEP YOUR AUDIENCE IN MIND

        Three or more reviewers are assigned to your application. This is good and this is bad. The good part is that all aspects of your application should be covered. The bad part is that the more people who review you applicat

      • Some Comments On IP
        12/19/07
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        WHAT ROLE DOES IP PLAY IN THE GRANT PROCESS

        IP is a very confusing area for many reasons. One reason is that many reviewers think they know a lot about IP. Well, some do, but most do not. I have seen many applications unjustly affected by reviewers

      • Keep it Short
        12/18/07
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        AVOID PACKING IN TOO MUCH INFORMATION

        When writing a grant application, it is tempting to put in all the information that you can think of, just to be sure that you do not miss something. More information is not always better. The quality of the

      • On Preliminary Data
        12/17/07
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        TIPS ON WHEN AND HOW TO USE PRELIMINARY DATA

        Sometimes preliminary data is essential and sometimes it is not necessary or even harmful. Knowing when and how to use preliminary data is one of the key factors in obtaining fundable priority scores.
      • Free E-Book
        12/14/07
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        This blog site just hit 1000 unique visitors. The first 5 people to email me will receive a free E-Book on High Level SBIR/STTR Grant Writing Techniques, which has been reviewed by many SBIR/STTR veterans of success:

        As both a reviewer and an a

      • Factors for Funding
        12/14/07
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        WHICH FACTORS DETERMINE PRIORITY SCORE?

        What is the number one factor in obtaining funding? The number one factor in obtaining funding is the balance between significance of your product, your writing, how you manage the review process itself, you

      • Tip About the Appendix
        12/13/07
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        DISALLOWED APPENDIX MATERIAL IS NOT REMOVED FROM YOUR APPLICATION

        Appendix material: your application will not be rejected for including incorrect Appendix material. Now that applications are submitted electronically, the NIH has no way of removin

      • The Deadline is Not Final
        12/12/07
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        SOME TIPS ON LATE AND CORRECTED APPLICATIONS:

        The NIH will bend over backwards to accept your late application for up to two weeks beyond the deadline. As long as you can give a plausible reason, they will accept the application. The closer t

      • Reviewer Comments
        12/11/07
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        HERE IS SOME FOOD FOR THOUGHT WHEN WRITING YOUR NEXT APPLICATION:

        Typical Reviewer Comments About Strong SBIR/STTR Applications:
        • This project addresses an important need in improving human health.
        • This project offers significant a

      • The Reviewer Missed That!
        12/10/07
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        DON'T LET THE REVIEWERS MISS KEY INFO

        Ever notice how the reviewers seem to miss key info? At every review meeting I have attended, it is clear that most reviewers are missing key details in applications.

        For the most part reviewe

      • Never Be Unscored
        12/07/07
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        YOUR APPLICATION SHOULD NEVER BE UNSCORED

        Applications are reviewed by at least three people. The applications receive a preliminary priority score. At the review meeting, applications are discussed and following the discussion they are given a f

      • Budget: Salary
        12/06/07
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        HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR BUDGET: Salary

        Budgets are treated as an administrative aspect of the review. The budget is not a score driving item. In fact, the budget is not discussed until after scoring is completed for each application.
      • The role of the SRO
        12/05/07
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        THE ROLE OF THE SRO (SCIENTIFIC REVIEW OFFICER)

        The SRO, formerly SRA, serves an important role in the review process.

        The SRO first verifies that your application was assigned to the appropriate review committee. If you believe that

      • Program Officers
        12/04/07
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        GET THE RIGHT PO (PROGRAM OFFICER) TO INCREASE YOUR FUNDING CHANCES

        The Program Officer (PO) is the most important person at the NIH for helping you to get your grant application funded. Even if the PO does not support your grant application, it c

      • Review Committees
        12/03/07
        HAVE YOUR APPLICATION REVIEWED IN AN SBIR/STTR SEP

        About half of all SBIR/STTR applications are reviewed in regular standing study sections. You will want to avoid this.

        To receive a fundable priority score, your best bet is to place your application in an SBIR/STTR Special E