Anatomy

I recommend a 4-part structure for the Specific Aims Page - I cover each part, what it does and and how they all fit together.

Examples & Tips

We will go over lots of examples, exploring variations on the core structure and I give you some tips for writing and formatting.

Exercise & Review

After you've learned about the Specific Aims Page, you can write one from scratch using a simple approach. As part of the course I also offer the email review of your Specific Aims Page - details inside.

About the course

This course is designed to help researchers craft compelling Specific Aims Pages for NIH grant applications. Drawing on extensive experience in grant writing and review, I break down the essential elements—context, hook, hypothesis, aims, and impact—offering practical strategies and clear examples. Participants will learn how to structure, write, and refine the most critical page of their proposal, increasing their chances of funding success. The course also includes two guide handouts - one on Specific Aims and one on language suited to grants.

Oliver Bogler, PhD

I am a cancer scientist who has seen grants from all three angles - I successfully competed for fellowships, R01 and R21 grants and a SPORE during my active research years. I've reviewed for over 25 funding agencies including being a permanent member and chairing NIH study sections. I've led a team that oversaw a portfolio of over $200M in fellowship, career development, training and cancer research education grants for NCI. So I have gotten, reviewed and given grants - and I am here to share my knowledge with you to help you put your best application forward.

Curriculum

6 Chapters · 15 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome to the course

    1. Welcome and Course Introduction Free preview
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      Hello - let me introduce myself

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      About Oliver

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      How to use this course

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      Before we get started please answer a few questions.

  2. 2

    Anatomy of the Specific Aims page

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      The Anatomy of the Specific Aims Page

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      Quiz

  3. 3

    Examples, examples, examples

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      Examples, examples, examples

  4. 4

    Tips for maximum impact

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      Tips for maximum impact

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      Quiz

  5. 5

    Exercise - writing a Specific Aims Page from scratch

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      Writing a Specific Aims Page from scratch

  6. 6

    Closing and Guides

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      Closing and Guides

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      Specific Aims Optimization Guide

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      Research Value Articulation Phrasebook

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      End of Course Survey

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Remember - this course includes one round of email review of your Specific Aims page - enroll now to get my input on your draft.

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