Table 2.

NRMN program descriptions

Program	Duration	Intended audience	Unique approaches
Proposal Preparation Program (NRMN-P3)	2-day in-person kick off followed by 5 months of bi-weekly virtual meetings	Researchers who are ready to write at program start; preparing new or resubmission of a NIH-K or R-series proposal	Structured, writing intensive, small group with built-in mock study review
NRMN Grant Writers Coaching Group	2-day in-person kickoff followed by 4–5 months of virtual subgroup meetings scheduled as needed	Researchers who are ready to write at program start; preparing new or resubmission of a NIH-K or R-series proposal; special groups for R01-A1 submission are also available	Real-time feedback, strong emphasis on rhetorical patterns that are common to many NIH-style proposals
Grantwriting Uncovered (GUMSHOE)	3-day in-person kickoff followed by up to 6 months of virtual bi-weekly subgroup meetings	Researchers with none to minimal grant writing experience	Each cohort has a diverse, distinct population focus, Extensive engagement with NIH Grant Program Officials
Steps Toward Academic Research (STAR) Fellowship Program	Alternating in-person and virtual meetings over 12 months	Researchers with none to minimal grant writing experience	In addition to grantwriting coaching, training is also provided on professional development

The Professional Development Core of the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) offers four distinct but complementary programs to optimize participants’ career stage: NRMN-P3 NRMN-Proposal Preparation Program, NRMN NU NU Grantwriters Coaching Groups, GUMSHOE Grantwriting Uncovered: Maximizing Strategies, Help, Opportunities, Experiences, NRMN-STAR NRMN-Steps Toward Academic Research