Crafting Effective Specific Aims for Grant Proposals
Learn key strategies for creating a compelling Specific Aims section in grant proposals, including clarity, significance, and concise phrasing. Discover drafting tips to ensure your aims are strong and focused.
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Specific Aims The most vital part of a grant is the specific aims section. As the leading section of the proposal, the specific aims section serves as a 1-page synopsis that needs to gain the attention and interest of the reviewers. Goldstein, et al, 2020
Key Characteristics Clarity is critical Flow must be smooth, logical Components Set Context What is known? What is not known? Overarching goal Aims statements Significance, Innovation
The Aims Statements Clear Concise Limit to small number More is NOT better Each aim must be: Significant Not dependent on other aims Addressed by methods
Phrasing the Aims Statements Many appropriate approaches Use strong words determine, identify, test Avoid weak words explore, examine, consider Can include hypotheses (not mandatory)
Drafting Tips Draft the aims first Revisit frequently as the grant develops Avoid mission creep Rephrase aims if necessary Short paragraphs Spacing Bold, italicize, underline selectively
