GUIDING MINORITY SERVING FACULTY
THROUGH THE COMPLEX NIH GRANT
WRITING PROCESS.
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Funding research is a multi-step, process-driven endeavor. For faculty at Minority Serving Institutions looking to bring research into their classroom, our free program of training, workshops, and mentoring is your resource for a competitive grant application.
FACULTY
ACCESS A TEAM OF EXPERTS
Avoid working in isolation as you navigate the complicated and lengthy process of locating funding opportunities and writing grants.
RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE BASE
Learn funding strategies from topic experts that can be applied toward any grant submission.
LEADERSHIP
INCREASE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Incorporate research into the teaching curriculum for more competitive academics and graduates.
The Need to Build a More Diverse Pool of NIH Applicants That Reflects Our Nation's Evolving Population.
Learn the Grant Writing Process and Get Expert Advice as you Progress Towards Your Final Submission
VIRTUAL TRAINING
Convenient online sessions across various topics to increase your understanding of the NIH grant writing process.
IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS
Comprehensive workshops on core content, with an opportunity to tailor topics according to your needs.
FACULTY MENTORING
Focused interaction with a subject matter expert for faculty working through their scientific approach and proposal details.HOST A WORKSHOP
Learn how to host an iMERS grant writing workshop on your campus.
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SUCCESS STORY
Single-Molecule Biophysics Research and the Nuance of NIH Grant Funding
With support from iMERS, Hispanic-Serving Institution UTRGV was awarded a prestigious NIH R35 grant.
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