1.  DELLA SAUNDERS, MSc, PhD Grant Editing, Writing and Developing della.saunders@utoronto.ca

2.  You have great science and ideas  BUT, you need funding to do your research  We can help by working on your proposal’s Focus Organization Persuasiveness Enthusiasm Readability Impact

3.  Highlight the IMPACT of your research  What is the problem–what needs to be researched?  How will your research solve the problem?  Polish layout and language  Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation  Ensure adherence to agency guidelines  Improve overall readability

4.  Improve your chances of success  Editing plus Scientific Peer Review = success  Success rates for CIHR Open Operating Grants average CIHR National 20% Faculty of Medicine on-campus 30% Edited Grants 40%

5.  On average, one day to edit an 11-page CIHR grant – depending on level of edit  No charge for on-campus-based researchers  $25/page for off-campus hospital-based researchers Often departments will pay the fee

6.  2 ways to improve your chances of success  Have your grant proposal undergo a scientific review by your peers  Your Director or Chair can arrange this  Have your grant proposal professionally edited by the Faculty’s Grant Development editors  Send me your proposal!

7. Grant Editing, Writing and Development Vice Dean Research Office Faculty of Medicine della.saunders@utoronto.ca