Grantwriting 101 including SBIR and STTRs

Grantwriting 101 including SBIR and STTRs

qed@qb3 - UCB Friday, February 5, 2010 12:00 to 1:00 pm Stanley Hall Room 621

SBIR/STTR grants can provide the critical funding necessary to launch your company.  But success requires mastering the tricks of the SBIR/STTR program, some of which have frustrated excellent groups.  From where to register to uploading your proposal, we'll cover the ins and outs of preparing grants for the NIH.  This seminar is aimed at new and experienced grantwriters, from academia and industry. Even veteran grantwriters will benefit from a review of the new formats required as of January 2010. 

Shauna Farr-Jones has a 10-year record of writing successful government grant and contract proposals on diverse life science topics, providing strategic input on both research and business plans. She has helped companies secure over $125 million in grant and contract funding from government and philanthropic agencies. Previously, she was at BioCentury Publications, where she analyzed the biotechnology industry. She was a postdoc in PharmChem at UCSF after a Ph.D. in Biochem from Tufts.  

Amy F. Boggs is an independent consultant with more than 8 years experience in grant-writing. She also handles the preparation of technical reports, INDs and NDAs, technology assessment, strategic research planning, and competitive landscaping. Prior, Dr. Boggs worked at Microcide and at IntraBiotics, where she managed an interdisciplinary technology in-licensing team. Dr. Boggs is an inventor on three issued patents and has worked on IND-enabling projects. She completed a Ph.D. in PharmChem at UCSF under Dr. Agard.

Lunch provided, but space is limited so please reserve a seat at http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=197134  

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