Building Strong Research Proposals: From Hypothesis to Literature Review

The first step in successful research is asking the right question—and this webcast will show you how. Learn how to develop a strong scientific idea, craft a clear research question, conduct a comprehensive literature review, and effectively communicate your proposal to funding agencies.

You’ll gain practical skills to build stronger hypotheses and better understand the grant review process. Hear firsthand from investigators who have secured funding and senior faculty who have served as reviewers for the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s (SCCM) Discovery, the Critical Care Research Network, and other leading institutions.

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your research foundation and position your proposals for success.

Thursday, December 18, 2025
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time

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Learning Objectives

• Describe how to develop a clinically relevant research idea
  • Significance
  • Knowledge gap 
  • Innovation 
• Discuss how to conduct a comprehensive literature review 
• Explain how to effectively communicate a scientific question in a funding proposal

Practice Gap
Early-career investigators often struggle to develop strong, fundable research proposals, and even experienced researchers need to stay current with evolving trends from grant reviewers. This webcast, presented by the Discovery Education Workgroup, bridges that gap by offering practical strategies to build solid foundations for successful proposals. Learn from early-career investigators who secured their first grants, seasoned researchers with multiple funded studies, and expert reviewers from industry, federal agencies, and foundations. Gain insider tips to strengthen your ideas, refine your literature review, and communicate your scientific question effectively for funding success.