This course provides a practical overview of the biomedical grant application process, including selection of the research focus and appropriate funding mechanisms, development of effective collaborative and mentoring relationships, building a research team, and planning and writing the scientific components of a research plan and/or career development and mentoring plan. This course is open to NYU faculty and fellows who are training or working in disciplines for which extramural individual funding in translational science is available. The course format includes interactive presentations on specific sections of the grant application or application process, relevant assigned readings, small group work, and dedicated time to grant preparation. The course content is largely based on the preparation of NIH grant applications, but is also relevant to grant applications for other funding sources. Each student is responsible for writing their current grant section assignment and critiquing the work of other students.