Practicum in Proposal Writing

2 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This course will focus on skills involved in experimental design, grantsmanship and proposal defense. Students will read primary literature in an area of their interest, identify gaps in knowledge, propose hypotheses, and design experiments to address those hypotheses. Students will prepare written proposals following NIH/NSF structures. Through discussion and peer review, students will hone critical thinking and writing skills. Students will practice oral defense of their ideas. This course supports the writing and defense of the qualifying exam.