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October 14, 2026

Grant Writing Workshops 

Presented by: Health Research Associates

Sally S. Atherton, PhD

NIH Grant Writing Overview

Tuesday, November 3, noon – 1 pm

Online - Microsoft Teams

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Developing a Strong NIH Biosketch

Wednesday, November 4, noon – 1 pm

Online – Microsoft Teams

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One-On-One Help Sessions with Dr. Atherton

By appointment, scott.thorp@augusta.edu

 

You are invited to attend one or both of the above presentations by a consultant from Health Research Associates (HRA) to coach and assist faculty with grant proposal preparation and revisions.

  • NIH Grant Writing Overview: Assistance will be provided in hypothesis generation, development of specific aims, significance, and other sections of the grant application.
  • Developing a Strong NIH Biosketch: Learn how to craft a compelling NIH biosketch that effectively highlights your qualifications, research contributions, and expertise to support a competitive grant application.

Sally S. Atherton, Ph.D. Senior Associate, Health Research Associates

Dr. Atherton joined Health Research Associates in the summer of 2014 after a career in biomedical research at various academic health centers including the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Atherton’s experience in grant-proposal review includes NIH, other governmental agencies, and private foundations. As a Reviewer, her experiences have included evaluation of traditional R01 applications, predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowship proposals (F and T series), research-career development programs (K series), research contract proposals and large multicomponent applications such as program projects and centers (P, U and other RFA series).

For more information

Email: IDR.RESEARCH@augusta.edu

Phone: 706-729-2403

Website:   https://www.augusta.edu/research/interdisciplinary/index.php

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