Expert Support for Your NIH Grant Journey

Turn Strong Science into
Funded Proposals

Hello, I'm Oliver

I've seen grants from all sides: 1) getting - R01s for my lab, a SPORE grant for my team; 2) reviewing - reviewed for >25 committees including permanent member of an NIH R01 study section and chairing an NCI fellowship study section; 3) giving - oversaw a $200M+ portfolio of F, K, T32 & R25 grants at NCI

30+ years in academia & research

led grant efforts in academia and at NIH

About Oliver

  • BA, Cambridge

  • PhD, Ludwig Cancer Research

  • Postdocs Salk & Ludwig Cancer Research

  • Faculty at VCU, Henry Ford Hospital and MD Anderson – tenured Professor

  • NCI funded lab for 15 years (23 grants >$13M; 4 R01s as PI; R21

  • >80 papers; H-index 41; i10-index 74 & reviewed for >50 journals

  • Instrumental in getting MD Anderson’s first Brain SPORE as Co-PI; led Brain Tumor Research & Co-Lead Cancer Center Brain Tumor Pgm. for 7y

  • 25 US and intl. grant review committees for career development, research and program project grants incl. permanent membership and chairing of NIH Study Sections for R01/R21 and F awards.

  • SVP of Academic Affairs at MD Anderson – oversaw P&T for 1,700 faculty members, support of 3,000+ fellows, students, interns etc, accreditation; 

  • Served for 5 years at NCI as Director of the Center for Cancer Training, overseeing ~$210M in F, K, T and other awards for early career scientists; led team that created the K32; supported ~1,000 intramural fellows.

My Consulting Offerings

Grant Workshops

  • A 1-1/2-day comprehensive workshop on NIH grants, where I cover foundational knowledge including R, K and F awards, mastering the application process, writing the Specific Aims and Research Strategy and how peer review works and how to navigate it. I also offer tools and resources.

  • A 1/2-day workshop focused on K Awards including K99/R00, K08 and the new K32 + optional office hours for individuals to review grant drafts

Essential Grant Support

If you are looking for help with a proposal that is already (mostly) written or has been reviewed.

Estimated 2-5 hours.

  • Pre-submission review with written and in-meeting feedback

  • Post-review strategy & review of a resubmission

Comprehensive Grant Support

If you are seeking support for more steps in the grant application process.

Estimated 5-10 hours.

  • Strategy & Planning

  • Multiple draft reviews w/ detailed feedback on Aims and Research

  • Checkins as you write

Institutional Engagements

I partner with institutions to design and execute strategic plans that boost funding success through workshops, mock study sections, and personalized coaching for investigators. My approach aims to increase immediate applicant competitiveness while fostering a sustainable grant-getting culture by training your support teams to carry these practices forward.

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If you are interested in my consulting services the first step is to book a free call

What My Clients Say

Dr. Monica W., Ohio

Coaching Client (10/10)

“I gained a renewed confidence in my abilities and knowledge. Before, I wondered if I even belonged in academia, but now I am confident in my seat at the table and ability to contribute to the conversation.”

Dr. Ruth W., Tennessee

Grant Consulting Client (NIH K08)

"I am very, very, grateful for your help. You helped me identify my strengths and communicate effectively. Your helpful and timely insight on aims, research strategy, letters, CDP, Biosketch —- literally every aspect of the application was critical!"

Grant & Growth

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