FAQs for Guided Grant Writing for Pharmacy Faculty

The Guided Grant Writing for Pharmacy Faculty program is for pharmacy faculty preparing to submit or revise their first large, independent grant proposal. The program focuses on the main elements of an NIH proposal, providing advice and guidance that will be transferable to other federal and large foundation grant applications. The goal of the program is for participants to finish the program with a complete research narrative, ready for submission to a funder in Fall 2025. 

The program will have dedicated tracks for both research (e.g., NIH R01) and research career development (e.g., NIH K23) proposal writing. There will be monthly asynchronous learning modules and small group grant clinics with expert facilitators to guide participants through the grant writing process. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with one another through discussion boards on AACP Learn and monthly writing sessions.
 

Pharmacy faculty who are ready to take the next step in their research careers by preparing and submitting a research or research career training proposal to an external funder are encouraged to attend this program. Participants should have a scientific reader or collaborator to provide feedback on the scientific content and research methods of their proposal, as the Guided Grant Writing program will focus on proposal writing and organization.  

The program will be especially beneficial for faculty who need dedicated time, space and support to prepare for and write their research proposal. 
 

Each month from February to June, participants will be expected to complete the asynchronous modules and active learning (30 – 60 minutes), attend a 60-minute grant clinic with their facilitator and small group, and monthly, 60-minute peer writing sessions with other program participants. It is crucial that participants also set aside sufficient time throughout the program to work on their proposal, progressing towards a complete draft in June 2025.  

In June 2025, participants are expected to submit a substantially complete draft of their proposal to their facilitator for review and feedback. After receiving this input, participants will continue to attend peer writing sessions as they finalize their draft and work with their institutions to complete the funder’s application package. The goal is for participants to be ready to submit to the funder in Fall 2025.
 

Participants must be nominated by their CEO Dean or Dept. Chair. There are no selection criteria, application packet or letters needed, but a form outlining the participants’ interest in the program should be completed.  By submitting a name you are not guaranteed a spot.  You will be sent an email with a link to officially register for the program and to secure your spot within 7-10 days.

Nominations are due Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Admittance to the program is on a first-come, first-serve basis.  

The early bird registration fee is $1300, closing on December 16, 2024. The full registration fee is $1500.

Please contact Dorothy Farrell, AACP Senior Director of Science Policy and Chief Science Officer, with any questions.