@article{3136,
  author = {Houmam Araj and Leroy Worth and David T. Yeung},
  title = {Elements of successful NIH grant applications},
  abstract = {Is there a formula for a competitive NIH grant application? The Serenity Prayer may provide one: "Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the ability to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." But how to tell the difference? In this Perspective, we provide an inclusive roadmap—elements of NIH funding. Collectively, we have over 30 y of peer review experience as NIH Scientific Review Officers in addition to over 30 y of program experience as NIH Program Officers. This article distills our NIH experience. We use Euclid’s 13-book landmark, The Elements, as our template to humbly share what we learned. We have three specific aims: inform, guide, and motivate prospective applicants. We also address ways that support diversity and inclusion among applicants and young investigators in biomedical research. The elements we describe come from a wide range of sources. Some themes will be general. Some will be specific. All will be candid. The ultimate goal is a competitive application, serenity, and hopefully both.},
  year = {2024},
  journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences},
  volume = {121},
  pages = {e2315735121},
  month = {2024-04-01},
  url = {https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2315735121},
  doi = {10.1073/pnas.2315735121},
}