NINR Logo. Research Training:
Developing Nurse Scientists.

Welcome! If you are a nurse scientist who has never been the principal investigator of a NIH research project and want to learn about the NIH, grantsmanship, and practical skills for advancing a scientific career, you've arrived at the right course!

In this course, you will learn information about:

  • The general profile of NIH and its guidelines for grant submission,
  • Practical skills necessary for developing a successful research program, and
  • Key issues in research including research ethics, IRB, disseminating findings, and recruiting research participants.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Discuss the general profile of NINR including its organizational structure, mission, strategic plan, research and training opportunities, and impact.
  • Discuss the general profile of the Clinical Center including the research and training opportunities it provides and the role of nurses in the intramural research projects.
  • Describe key funding mechanisms including R15, R01, K01, K22, and K23.
  • Articulate the four elements necessary for developing a competitive R01 or R15 application.
  • Articulate strategies for developing a competitive application for K awards.
  • Describe the process in which a grant proposal is received, referred, and goes through peer review at NIH.
  • Recognize the review criteria adopted in the scientific review process for R01, R15, and K awards.
  • Recognize the assistance provided by NINR program directors and grants management throughout the grant application process.
  • Derive strategies for developing a successful research program from the perspectives of new researchers, seasoned researchers, and nursing school deans.
  • Recognize issues related to ethical conduct of research.
  • Recognize key IRB principles.
  • Discuss research dissemination in terms of organization techniques, submitting abstracts and manuscripts, and evaluating self-progress.
  • Identify common issues in recruiting and retaining diverse populations for research.

Continuing Education Units are provided for this course. Here is what you need to do to obtain the CEU certificate:

  • A button that says, "I'm ready for the next module" is located at the bottom of the "Module Review" section for all of Modules I thought IV.
  • By clicking that button, you indicate that you've achieved the learning objectives that we set for you for that module. The course database records this piece of information.

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