Advanced Grant Writing Workshop

Description

Learn proven strategies and gain practical insights from expert faculty who have successfully navigated the complexities of the grant application process. This hands-on workshop, presented both in person and virtually, will equip you with the tools to craft compelling proposals that stand out, significantly enhancing your chances of securing funding.

In this workshop, participants preparing to submit a National Institutes of Health (NIH) or National Science Foundation (NSF) grant—including SBIR and other translation grants—will gain expert insight into writing the cornerstones of each grant application. With a focus on the "Specific Aims" section of the NIH and the "Vision and Goals" section of the NSF grant, participants will hone the ability to set the stage for a successful research approach section.

During this workshop, faculty members will facilitate a group discussion and evaluate each component to ensure it is clearly stated and compelling. Participants will receive concrete feedback from both faculty and peers, reinforcing their learning through mutual critique. By the end of the workshop, everyone will have a clear understanding of how to revise their drafts. After completing this workshop, participants will understand how to effectively approach and write a compelling full proposal.

Who should attend?

This workshop welcomes first-time grant applicants and those who have not been successful with grant submissions. The "Advanced Grant Writing: Specific Aims Workshop" is tailored for anyone preparing to submit an NIH or NSF grant, including SBIR and other translational grants. For those who are submitting NSF Career awards, there will be special workshops for these submissions during the spring term.

How is this different from a typical grant writing workshop?

This advanced grant writing workshop is not a typical grant writing workshop. The faculty work closely with participants on their specific proposal draft to help improve it. The main focus is on the "Specific Aims" section of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the "Vision and Goals" section of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. These sections are the cornerstone of a successful NIH or NSF grant application and sets the stage for how to write a successful research approach section. After completing this workshop, participants will also understand how to effectively approach and write a compelling full proposal.