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About our Office

The Office of Research, Health Sciences (OORHS) strives to help faculty in the six Schools of the Health Sciences achieve success in their research program. We assist faculty in developing rigorous and compelling research proposals through iterative critical editorial and scientific review of ever-improving drafts. We also guide faculty to funding opportunities and...

Application Repository To Help University Researchers (ARTHUR)

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The ARTHUR database comprises successfully funded applications, written by faculty members at the University of Pittsburgh, that comply with the current NIH format. Examples of grant applications funded by non-NIH award mechanisms (e.g., DOD/CDMRP, PCORI, and NSF) are also available. 

 

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Testimonials

"You had some very helpful comments, particularly a number of key points that other readers missed, so it was extremely valuable."  

 “I'd like to let you know that my application got an impact score of 20 and percentile 4.0.  I can't thank you too much for all your help and your insights!” 

“I want to share the great news that the grant you reviewed and edited in March got funded by the ... Foundation. The reviewers emphasized that the grant was very well written. One more time, thanks for your support.”

“You’re the best thank you – I think both of you really helped me a lot. I realize now how muddled it sounded originally!” 

“Just wanted to share with you the good news that one R21 you edited received 3 percentile! I am very happy about it. Thank you so much for your help.”