An aim of the Improvement Science Research Network is to help network members obtain funding for multi-site research trials. Use these resources to prepare your grant application.
Grant Writing Tips and Information
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Grant Writing Tips
NIH has an array of resources for grant writers. This site will assist you in strengthening your application for NIH funding.
NIH Center for Scientific Review
The NIH Center for Scientific Review is the portal for NIH grant applications. It provides applicants with information on NIH study groups and their members, as well as on preparing grant submissions. This Web site also provides resources for reviewers of NIH grant applications, allowing applicants an inside view of the review process.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Grant Writing Basics
This Web site provides basics for grant applicants and an overview of the application process. The site also provides essentials for developing a research plan, as well as other tips and recommendations to strengthen your grant application.
Texas Department of State Health Services Grant Writing Tips
The Texas Department of State Health Services Web site offers resources and links for training and a checklist of the steps to successful grant writing.
Funding Sources
NIH Office of Extramural Research
This Web site provides information on all NIH-funded grants.
Grants.gov
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is the managing partner for Grants.gov, your source to find and apply for federal grants.
AHRQ Funding Announcements
AHRQ sponsored the development of patient safety culture assessment tools for hospitals, nursing homes, and ambulatory outpatient medical offices.
Interdisciplinary Nursing Quality Research Initiative (INQRI)
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation established NQRI to generate, disseminate and translate research to understand how nurses contribute to and can improve the quality of patient care.
Videos
NIH Application and Peer Review Process
The NIH Center for Scientific Review has prepared a series of short videos to provide grant applicants with an inside view of the application and review process. Junior applicants and experienced applicants alike can find insight on how to strengthen their grant application.