Bethesda, Maryland — March 7–8, 2005
3/7 – Grant-writing workshop
3/8 – Pre-application meeting

Draft Agenda — March 8, 2005

9:00 a.m. Introduction
• NIAID Scientific Issues
• Overview of the Leadership for HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials Networks RFA
• Overview of Requirements for the Units for HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials Networks RFA
9:45 a.m. Q & A
10:00 a.m. BREAK
10:15 a.m. How to Apply
• Tentative Review Plan
• Application Options
11:15 a.m. Q & A
11:30 a.m. CTU Research Plan
12:00 p.m. Q & A
12:15 p.m. LUNCH (ON YOUR OWN)
1:15 p.m. Calculating Core Costs
1:45 p.m. Transition Costs
2:15 p.m. Budgets
2:45 p.m. Q & A
3:15 p.m. Mentoring Partnerships
3:45 p.m. Review Criteria
4:15 p.m. Q & A
4:45 p.m. Wrap-up
5:00 p.m. ADJOURN