R01-201 Program Description
We are now accepting applications for the June - September 2025 Cohort. Please complete the application at the link below.
If you have any questions about the application, please reach out to GrantMentorship@osumc.edu.
Ohio State Grant Writing 201 Overview
The DHLRI R01-201 grant mentorship workshop series provides an opportunity for researchers looking to secure their next R01 grant. The 4-month mentored writing program provides tailored guidance, which is essential for those who have already been awarded initial R01 funding but are encountering difficulties in obtaining subsequent R01 funding. A requirement of having feasibility data already collected ensures that participants are ready to focus on developing a strong, competitive grant proposal.
Completing the R01-101 program is not a prerequisite for this program.
Mentees
Who is eligible? Faculty who have previously received a PI or Co-PI R01. The mentee MUST have sufficient pilot data that warrants a R01-level grant proposal and have the support of their direct supervisor.
What are Mentee responsibilities? Due to a limited number of spaces in DHLRI R01-201 program, the mentee must commit, in writing, they are responsible for attending all monthly sessions as outlined in the course syllabus and communicating on a routine basis with their assigned mentor.
Each section of the proposal will need to be submitted to their mentor prior to the monthly meeting in order to obtain adequate feedback.
Each mentee is assigned as a peer reviewer for another mentee each month. Comments and feedback must be provided at each monthly meeting.
The mentee is also responsible for finding an external reviewer who will agree to participate in a mock study section. This external reviewer should be someone within the subject area of the proposal.
Mentors
Criteria for Mentors: Preference is given to individuals who have had prior R01 funding and served as a reviewer on an NIH study section.
Mentor responsibilities: The responsibilities of the mentor revolve around providing adequate and timely feedback on each section of the proposal, and a commitment to attend the Mock Study Section at the end of the program. The most effective mentors are not ones who rewrite the grant, but who provide direction and background on what has worked for them in the past, and how this can be incorporated into the mentees’ proposal.
Questions? Please reach out to GrantMentorship@osumc.edu.