Research Proposal Process
Having a strong understanding of the research proposal development and review process is to your advantage when seeking project funding or approval. These courses are designed to provide fundamental information as you begin a research project.
All courses in this series are presented by W. Charles Huskins, M.D., of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
CME: College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.
"Developing a Research Question"
- Are you struggling to identify a research question? It doesn't matter how rigorous the methods are or how substantial the results — if the question does not appear to be interesting and important, the results won't matter to very many people. This module will help you frame a question that clearly conveys its importance and innovation. Released Dec. 1, 2010; credit expires Dec. 31, 2013.
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"Establishing and Nurturing a Mentor-Mentee Relationship"
- Mentors are essential to the success of a research career. Finding a mentor that meets your needs can be a challenge, but is a worthy investment of time and energy. This module will get you started on the right foot. Released Dec. 1, 2010; credit expires Dec. 31, 2013.
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"Finding Funding Opportunities"
- You've developed a great research question, but now you need to find someone to pay you to find the answer. This module will show you where to look. Released Dec. 1, 2010; credit expires Dec. 31, 2013.
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"Understanding the Research Proposal Review Process"
- Knowing what happens behind the closed doors of the review committee will greatly enhance your chance of success. After this module, you'll be better poised to frame your proposal in a way that will make it easier for reviewers to understand your proposal, increasing your chances of a positive review. Released Nov. 1, 2010; credit expires Dec. 31, 2013.
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"Writing a Research Proposal"
- In a research career, writing proposals is an unavoidable task and an essential skill. Although specifics vary for each program, most proposals share common elements. This module describes these common elements and how they support each other. Released Dec. 1, 2010; credit expires Dec. 31, 2013.
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