Research Funding Endorsements

The presenter was very knowledgeable about the topic, and the personal stories helped in supporting the points that were made. Grant writing seems more manageable now based on the tips and guidance.

— Baylor University

Although I dreaded a full day dedicated to proposal writing, I found the discussion engaging enough that it didn't feel long-winded/tiring. Thank you!

​—University of California, Irvine

Being new to Grant Writing this was extremely helpful. (The presenters) laid it out perfectly in an easy to understand format and getting the book was awesome. Thank you so very much.

—Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)

I thought I would be bored. I was wrong.

— Portland State University

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This is very useful for new investigators. […] I will be referencing the Handbook frequently.

— University of North Texas

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The presenter kept my attention throughout the entire seminar! Very interesting, straight forward and with very important, key tips… Thank you!”

— Wayne State University

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I have attended many grant writing seminars and this was one of best in terms of offering practical advice with concrete examples. Appreciated that she took the time to explain the theory and conceptual basis of her advice – unfortunately I learned much of this through experience of applying for grants and having it criticized by reviewers – wish I had this before.

– University of New Hampshire

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One of the best workshops of this kind that I have participated in.

— University of North Texas Health Science Center

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This training was extremely helpful in de-mystifying the grant-writing planning and writing steps. I am the graduate STEM writing consultant with a somewhat successful track record of writing and obtaining funding, but this seminar very neatly and nicely outlined all the do's and don't's that I painstakingly had to teach myself. The relational and writing tips for success at the graduate level were also extremely useful, and I no longer feel as if I was baptised by fire into the grant-writing world. Thank you, Dr. AtKisson.

— Baylor College of Medicine

This exceeded my expectations. The presenter kept us engaged and was easy to follow. The take-home materials were super helpful too! Thank you!

— Utah State University​

The presenter kept my attention throughout the entire seminar! Very interesting, straight forward and with very important, key tips… Thank you!

— Wayne State University

​As a clinical fellow I’m writing and had no prior experience/knowledge in the grant writing process and this workshop was a wonderful eye opener to a new comer. It was not too complex for a person like me who had no prior experience and I was able to follow along throughout the session. Great handouts! Loved it!

— University of New Hampshire

The speaker was very knowledgeable and articulate. She had strong presentation skills, was receptive of questions, and had relevant experience and advice. I'm pretty worn out from the number of online meetings/communications that I've been participating in but I was able to take useful information and new ideas from this presentation.

— Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Very engaging and knowledgeable presenter. Enjoyed the program and would recommend it to others. Outstanding program. This will make me better at writing, developing, and reviewing grant proposals.

— University of New Hampshire

Your presentation, activities and style were perfect for our audience and needs. I plan to use your presentation as a best practice example for my other RCR workshop facilitators.

— Responsible Conduct in Research organizer

I know as a regular reviewer of these [Specific Centers] and many other grants as well as a former council member, that we should follow ATG's advice very very closely.

— PI, NIH P50 application

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I want to make sure that you know how grateful we are for your help. As I looked over the reviews you did for the Cores and Resources, I realized what a skill you have. You were able to keep what was good in the authors' attempts and push them in the direction they need to take. Are you sure you aren't a behavioral psychologist? I found your approach very motivating and the others did, too. On behalf of all those who have worked so hard on this project, thank you for your hard work.

— Professor, PI, state-wide consortium CTSA application resubmission

“I regard your detailed and specific feedback on my [Specific Aims] as one of the best scientific events that happened to me in the last years.”

— R1 State University

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“This is my first NSF proposal. So I really appreciate having you guide me through this process which would otherwise be extremely intimidating. I truly learned quite a lot about grant writing. Whenever I eventually succeed in securing a grant, I definitely have you to thank for it.”

— Regional State University

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“It was funded by NIDRR (Dept of Ed) through their Field Initiated Competition. Your feedback really helped me to learn how to 'package' a grant. I re-read the proposal yesterday (to remind myself what we promised to do!) and thought, 'Wow, this is really well written - no wonder they funded it!”

— Regional State University