Strategies for Competitive Grant Proposals on Clinical Research & Investigator-Initiated Trials

Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, University of Toledo Medical Center- HSC Campus- HEB 105, ,


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), General Attendance (1.00 hours)

To provide faculty with practical strategies for preparing competitive grant applications and securing research funding. To increase awareness of career pathways in academic research, including the physician-scientist track and other clinician-investigator roles. To offer guidance on balancing clinical responsibilities with research activities, and managing time effectively as a physician-scientist. To demystify the grant review and scoring process, helping faculty understand how to align proposals with reviewer expectations. To support the development of a sustainable research agenda, including collaboration-building, career planning, and aligning research goals with institutional priorities. To connect faculty with institutional resources, such as grant writing support, research administration, core facilities, and mentoring programs. To foster a community of interdisciplinary faculty scholars, encouraging peer support, mentorship, and collaboration across departments and colleges.

1. To provide faculty with practical strategies for preparing competitive grant applications and securing research funding
2. To increase awareness of career pathways in academic research, including the physician-scientist track and other clinician-investigator roles
3. To offer guidance on balancing clinical responsibilities with research activities, and managing time effectively as a physician-scientist
4. To demystify the grant review and scoring process, helping faculty understand how to align proposals with reviewer expectations.
5. To support the development of a sustainable research agenda, including collaboration-building, career planning, and aligning research goals with institutional priorities
6. To connect faculty with institutional resources, such as grant writing support, research administration, core facilities, and mentoring programs
7. To foster a community of interdisciplinary faculty scholars, encouraging peer support, mentorship, and collaboration across departments and colleges

The University of Toledo designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM .  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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University of Toledo Healthcare System reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025