Research Support Core
Mission:
To assist Wake Forest University Health Sciences (WFUHS) faculty to obtain funding for research. We carry this out through
(1) Pre-award grant assistance and education
(2) Manuscript editing and advice, a necessary component of successful research
(3) A selective Mentoring Program to help junior faculty achieve their research goals
(4) Educational Outreach
(5) The Design and Analysis Unit, providing both pre-award and post-award services
The Core's pre-award services are free of charge to all WFUHS faculty. The DAU post-award services require fee-for-service arrangement (see below).
Pre-Award Grant Assistance
Surveillance of funding sources
Editing text; assembling other pertinent information (e.g., facilities infrastructure
boilerplate, letters of support)
Drafting budget and budget justification
Advice on how to interpret and respond to critiques
Assembly of a revised proposal
Biostatistical assistance (see “Design and Analysis Unit” link below)
If a grant is being resubmitted, we can:
Convene a "mini-study section" to help draft responses to critiques
Assist with a revised application
Locate other potential sources of funding
Manuscript Editing and Advice
Advice on the best journals for your manuscript
Editing text for clarity, content, and journal style
Drafting responses to reviewers
Mentoring Program
An individualized team mentoring approach for junior faculty members
Focused on how to become a successful, independent investigator
Goal-driven, results-oriented model in a proven format
Mission:
To foster the career development of faculty who have a substantial commitment to research, with the goal of becoming an independent and/or team investigator.
Goals:
Assist individual faculty members in creating a viable individual development plan (IDP) that systematically steers him/her towards procuring research resources
Develop and enhance professional growth through continuous formal or informal training and service-oriented opportunities (e.g., grant writing assistance, manuscript editing and biostatistical consultation)
Encourage and sustain the development of a multidisciplinary network of colleagues with shared research interests
Aid in establishing roles for faculty that are relevant to the research mission, while providing support in meeting institutional requirements (e.g., expectations for promotion, service)
Design and Analysis Unit (DAU)
The DAU is designed for researchers without established biostatistical collaborations, or to provide an additional avenue for obtaining statistical support during busy times or for short-term projects.
Pre-award work could include:
Assistance with hypothesis development
Choice of statistical methods
Sample size estimation
Writing the statistical sections of applications
These tasks are performed at no charge for WFUHS faculty.
Post-award work could include:
Data entry and management
Data analysis and interpretation
Preparation of results for publication and presentation.
These tasks would support small projects, or those for which a sustained collaborative relationship is not required. These are fee-for-service arrangements.
We ask that you request assistance at least 60 days before submission.
For questions, visit our “FAQ” page at
http://www.phs.wfubmc.edu/docs/dbs/dau_faqs.pdf
How To Start:
First, complete the electronic RSC Request for Assistance Form:
Request for Assistance
Second, a Core member will contact you to discuss your needs and how the RSC can best assist you.
Note: We are busiest before the standard NIH deadlines. Our resources are limited, so contact us well before your next grant deadline.
If you have questions or concerns feel free to e-mail the Research Support Core at: rscore@wfubmc.edu