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Anatomy of an R01 Grant
If you work in a lab that receives funding from the U.S. federal government, chances are that you’ve heard the term “R01” (pronounced “R – OH – 1”). An R01 is one of the many grant types awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The R series, or Research Grant, is the most common…
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