It's not your science that's the problem, it's your writing

No doubt about it, getting research funding is hard. It takes a combination of good science, credibility, and clear writing to convince reviewers your work should be funded.  Most investigators think their grants are clearly written. Why? Because they read the grant from the perspective of someone who is an expert in their work, in other words, themselves. To get funded, you need to write for your audience, the reviewer. That's where I can help. 

about me

 I am an active scientist, current NIH reviewer, and official word geek. In my 20+ year career as an academic transplant surgeon and scientist, I have been funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the NIH, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and the American Society of Transplant Surgeons. As a current NIH reviewer, I know what reviewers are looking for. With my background in both medicine and basic science, I can help with either end of the spectrum. 

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What others are saying

And all this science, I don't understand, it's just my job five days a week.
                                                                            - Elton John

She blinded me with science.
                                                                        -Thomas Dolby

Hark, listen here; I've been locked in this laboratory fifteen years.
                                                                          -The Dictators

In me the scientist, always stuck on, always trying this. I try to live on science alone.
                                                                 -The Dandy Warhols

how to work with me

Contact me for a free 15 minute discussion to see if we'd be a good fit. 

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Head to Grant Writing for free writing tips

writing for fun

Good writing requires practice, just like any other skill. I suggest writing for fun to build your writing skills. Check out Just for Fun to read my "other" writing, or just to procrastinate a bit!