This document discusses research grants and the grant application process. It defines what a research grant is, and outlines the value of research grants at the societal, institutional, and individual level. It identifies internal and external sources that provide research funding and lists elements needed for a successful grant application, such as compliance, project management, methodology, and idea. The document provides tips for planning, writing, and submitting a successful grant application, and discusses reasons grants may not be received, including lack of original ideas or experimental detail.

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2. Research Grant 101
By:
Dr. Weam Banajr; DDS., Comp.Dent Fellowship, MS in Clinical Research
April 22/ 2018

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4. What is a “Research Grant”?
• Collective term
• Conditional
• Research support
• Usually, financial
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5. Value of “Research Grant”- Society
level
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6. Value of “Research Grant”- Institution
level
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7. Value of “Research Grant”- Individual/Researcher
level
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8. Sources of funds
Internal
Deanship of
Scientific
Research
Health Science
Research Centers
Research Chairs
College based
research centers
External
KACST
Pharmaceuticals
NGOs
KKF
Professional
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9. Elements of successful fund application
Compliance
Team Project
management
Methodology
Idea
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10. Planning Research Grant Writing
Politics
Audience
FormatMechanics
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11. Keys for success
• The first impression lasts
• Easy to read and
comprehensive
• Avoid clichés
• Realistic timeline
• Aim and objectives
• Outcome
• Dissemination
• Seek information
• Seek advice
• Follow instructions
• Start early
• Innovation and creativity
• Be specific
• Provide a strong and
accurate budget
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12. Good Grant Application Writer
• Good research skills
• Salesmanship
• Good communication skills
• Persistence
• Flexibility and integrity
• Administrative skills
• Good human relation
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13. Good Grant Application Writer
• Good research skills
• Salesmanship
• Good communication skills
• Persistence
• Flexibility and integrity
• Administrative skills
• Good human relation
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14. Scientific merit
Program
consideration
Availability of fund
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15. Why you may not apply
Fear of rejection
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16. Most Common Reasons for not
Receiving a Fund
• Lack of new or original ideas
• Diffuse, superficial or unfocused research plan
• Lack of knowledge of published relevant work
• Lack of experience in the essential methodology
• Uncertainty concerning the future directions
• Questionable reasoning in experimental approach
• Absence of acceptable scientific rationale
• Unrealistically large amount of work
• Lack of sufficient experimental detail
• Uncritical approach
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17. “There is no grantsmanship that will turn a bad idea into a good
one, but there are many ways to disguise a good idea.” - Norm
Braverman, NIH
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18. To College of Medicine research center for hosting
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