Grant Goals: Building Research-Practice Collaborations Through Effective Grant Writing

Course overview

0202-0000-26-098-L04-P Strong grant proposals emerge when clinical insight and research methodology come together. Yet many clinicians are unsure how to turn practice problems into fundable research questions, while many researchers lack access to real-world settings that make grant proposals compelling and feasible. Effective collaborations can bridge this gap which leads to stronger proposals, more sustainable practice innovation, and improved patient outcomes. This session will draw from the presenters' experience developing a structured model for connecting clinicians and researchers in intentional, goal-directed grant writing partnerships. We will focus on how health-system pharmacists, community practitioners, and academic investigators can work together to identify shared interests, develop feasible project scopes, and match common clinical questions to appropriate research methods. Attendees will learn practical strategies for team building, dividing roles, navigating expectations, and turning practice-driven ideas into competitive proposals across federal, state, foundation, and health-system funding mechanisms. Participants will leave with actionable frameworks for spotting collaboration opportunities, forming balanced teams, and aligning clinical questions with realistic methodological approaches that strengthen grant competitiveness. Are you an academic researcher or pharmacy practitioner looking to engage in grant writing together? Whether you're just starting out or seeking to expand your impact, this session will provide valuable guidance on how to engage in collaborative grant writing. Hear from experienced panelists who will share their journeys, offer practical advice, and discuss strategies for securing grant funding to support your work.