Grant Writing Resources

• Introduction to NIH Grants (PDF)
• Abstract Samples (PDF)
• Request for Proposal (RFP) Sample (PDF)
• Qualitative Recommendation in the Health Sciences (PDF)
• Best Practices for Mixed Methods Research in the Health Sciences (PDF)
• NIH Video Tutorial on How to Apply for Grants
• NIH Guidance on Addressing Rigor and Transparency in NIH Grant Applications
• NIH Resources for Preparing a Rigorous Application
• NIH Early Stage Investigator Policies
• NIGMS Resources - Clearinghouse for Training Modules to Enhance Data
• NIH Annotated Form Sets
• Demystifying NIH Supplement Programs (PDF)

A virtual workshop on NIH supplement programs such as diversity supplements, re-entry and re-integration supplements, and the life-event supplement by Dr. Shakira M. Nelson, Program Director of the Division of Training, Workforce Development and Diversity at the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). This workshop was hosted by the CSUN BUILD PODER Program and CSUN HERE Center.

• Partnerships for Environmental Public Health (PEPH) Evaluation Metrics Manual
• PEPH Metrics Training

• NSF Grant Writing Resources – Introduction to NSF Grants (PDF)
• NSF Grant Writing Resources – Request for Proposal (RFP) Sample (PDF)

• Faculty Scholar Academy – Introduction to Grant Writing Module (full version) (PDF)
• Faculty Scholar Academy – Introduction to Grant Writing Module (short version) (PDF)
• Faculty Scholar Academy – Writing Module (PDF)

• Omoto Series – Grant Proposal Module (PDF)
• Omoto Series – Handout: Major Sections (PDF)
• Omoto Series – Handout: Writing Practice (PDF)
• Omoto Series – Handout: Common Budget Items (PDF)

• Minority Health Social Vulnerability Index (SVI)

Created by the CDC and OMH, this tool can be leveraged to support the identification of racial and ethnic minority communities at greatest risk for disproportionate impact and adverse outcomes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers are highly encouraged to utilize this tool to identify health disparities when writing for grants.