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HSR PH.D. Doctoral Seminar IV


Course Description

Students will focus on how to write the approach for the research question they have identified in Seminar I, developed in Seminar II, and finalized with conceptual framework in Seminar III. The final product of Seminar IV will be a National Institute of Health type R03 proposal.


Athena Title

HSR Seminar IV


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student learning Outcomes

  • Students will apply a research design that is best suited for the research question.
  • Students will identify strengths limitations and relevance of the study.
  • Students will develop a grant proposal and defend their proposal in a peer review process.

Topical Outline

  • Identify research designs
  • Draft research proposals
  • Critically peer review proposals
  • Present and received feedback on proposals