Telling Your Story

In this episode of "All About Grants" from the National Institutes of Health, Ms. Megan Columbus, from the NIH Office of Extramural Research, discusses the importance of effectively telling your story in a grant application. She emphasizes the elements of a compelling narrative, such as a fascinating plot, strong themes, well-developed characters, and an appealing style, comparing it to reading a good book.

Dr. Jane Steinberg, Director of Extramural Activities for the National Institute on Mental Health, joins the discussion to provide insights on telling your story in a research grant application. They acknowledge that the approach may vary for different types of applications, but for this episode, they focus on research grants. The conversation begins with the significance of the title in the application.