Hands-on advice that simplifies, demystifies, and takes the fear out of writing a NIH grant proposal This fully updated book takes readers through the complex issues involved in applying for a prestigious NIH grant—from training grants to full-blown research awards. Actual forms from NIH grant applications—including the PHS 398 and the new SF 424 forms—are annotated to provide readers with step-by-step guidance that highlights unexpected nuances that can make all the difference between winning and losing a grant.