Presented as part of KHIDI USA's expanded support for R&D and early-stage research activities, this seminar is designed for researchers and anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of the grant application process. Four speakers will walk through different facets of grant writing, offering practical guidance and key considerations for building a competitive proposal. Yeonsik Choi (Yonsei University) will discuss the NIH K99/R00 and the transition from postdoctoral research to research independence. Bekay Ahn (ICNPM) will share strategies and key considerations for NIH R01 applications. Sunghwan Cho (GelTech Labs) then turns to the SBIR program, the federal mechanism that funds small businesses developing and commercializing new technology, walking through what actually makes a proposal stand out. Hyunchul Kim (KHIDI USA) closes out the formal talks with guidance on winning Korean R&D grants and responding to reviewer feedback, before opening the floor for a Q&A session.

• 6:00 PM — Pathways to NIH Research Independence: Strategies for K99/R00 Success — Yeonsik Choi (Yonsei University)

• 6:20 PM — Strategies for Securing NIH Funding: A Focus on R01 Grant Writing — Bekay Ahn (ICNPM)

• 6:40 PM — U.S. SBIR Grant Writing: Strategies for Developing a Competitive Proposal — Sunghwan Cho (GelTech Labs)

• 7:00 PM — Winning Korean R&D Grants: Proposal Writing and Review Response Strategies — Hyunchul Kim (KHIDI USA)

• 7:20 PM — Q&A Session — Hyunchul Kim (KHIDI USA)