title: An introduction to obtaining extramural funding.
abstract: The ability to obtain extramural funding is a critical part of developing a successful academic career. This manuscript provides an introduction to the sources of funding, the process by which a research proposal is developed, and the process by which a research proposal is reviewed and funding. Emphasis is placed on the process of grant review is performed at the National Institutes of Health.
authors.affiliation: Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. dhb@bcm.tmc.edu
authors.forename: David H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Berger
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D009316:National Institutes of Health (U.S.); D012107:Research Design; D012109:Research Support as Topic / Q000191:economics; D014481:United States; D014956:Writing