Reach for the First R01 Workshop

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Overview

The main objective of the Reach for the First R01 workshop is to provide junior faculty at Columbia University a structured environment that will optimize chances of receiving a favorable score on the R01 submission. The workshops will emphasize several methodological and practical issues related to the development and writing of a NIH R01 application. The workshops will offer support by facilitating timely use of CTSA resources and providing expert and peer reviews on early drafts of R01 applications.

The Reach for the First R01 Workshop is available twice a year to promising junior faculty. Up to six junior investigators are selected for this workshop each term (fall and spring), across all departments.

Successful applicants will receive:

• Five free hours of biostatistical consulting
• Access to other Irving Institute services and programs
• Two expert pre-reviews on an early draft of their R01 application
• Bimonthly, closely-monitored meetings to ensure structure and timeliness in completing the tasks required to successfully submit a first R01 application

These resources are intended to enhance, rather than replace, appropriate mentoring. An applicant without excellent mentoring cannot be seen as competitive for this workshop.

Spring 2025Course Sessions (In-Person Friday afternoons, 3:30pm - 5:00pm)

• February 7th - Introduction Session
• February 21st - Aims
• March 7th - Significance/Innovation
• March 21st - Budget Justification/Biosketch
• April 25th - Approach
• May 9th - Mock Study Session

See a list of current and past Reach For the First R01 Trainees. Over 45% of our trainees have received R01 or equivalent funding.

Eligibility

To apply for the Reach for the First R01 Workshop, candidates:

• Must be early stage investigators by the NIH definition
• Must be supported/recommended by their department chairs
• Spring applicants must plan for their first R01 application submission to be June of the same year (not before, or after)
• Fall applicants must plan for their first R01 application submission to be February of the following year (not before or after)

Detailed application instructions: Please download step by step application instructions  if you need assistance completing the application.

Deadlines

The deadline to submit applications for our Spring workshop is January 10, 2025 at 5:00PM.

Cite it, Submit it, Share it!

If your research has benefited from one or more Irving Institute resources, please remember to:

• Cite our CTSA grant, UL1 TR001873, in any relevant publications, abstracts, chapters, and/or posters.
• Submit your publications to PubMed Central (PMC) for compliance with the NIH Public Access Policy.
• Share your research updates with us by sending an email to: irving_institute@cumc.columbia.edu