The Grant Writing Academy was honored with an Innovations in Research Education Award from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)! The award highlights innovations in PhD, MD-PhD, and postdoctoral education and training, or early career development that enhance the institutional research mission.

We coach graduate and postdoctoral trainees in developing and articulating research strategies to tackle important scientific questions.

We help you STEP into success with grant writing by:

  • Supporting you in creating proposals and productive writing practice
  • Training you to write and edit efficiently
  • Empowering you to elicit and provide effective feedback
  • Providing you with coaching, editing and review of proposals and scientific writings

Why you should submit a proposal:

  • Writing rigorously clarifies and deepens your thinking
  • Articulating research priorities increases productivity and impact
  • Developing and communicating ideas is critical in all career paths
  • Eliciting and providing feedback strengthens mentoring relationships
  • Reviewing feedback improves your writing
  • Securing funding is an accomplishment and has positive career benefits

Science and Art of Grant Writing Symposium

Offered next on July 25, 2019; noon-4:30! — LUNCH PROVIDED 300 people registered for this symposium! Registration is now closed! This symposium will address both practical and conceptual aspects of the proposal writing process. Participants will learn how to develop research strategies to tackle important scientific questions and tips for writing more effective proposals. Dynamic presenters will share insights about the grant writing and the… Continue reading »

Considering the Content, Structure, and Language of the Review Criteria when Writing

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Grant Coach Joshua Arribere provides specific tips for using the review criteria for a fellowship or career development award to inform your writing. 6 minutes

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