Medical Scientist how-to

How to Write a Specific Aims Page

The aims page sells the grant.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

The aims page sells the grant. In short: state; state; state, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. State the problem.

  2. State the gap.

  3. State the goal.

  4. List two or three aims.

  5. State impact.

  6. Edit tightly.

Safety reminders for medical scientists

  • Follow IRB rules
  • Follow biosafety
  • Protect patient data
  • Report adverse events

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