Past Events
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MSCA Fellowship Writing Sessions
Following the recent MSCA Grant Writing Workshop, the Grant Academy is hosting a workshop series for those writing an MSCA fellowship this summer to help you write your proposal. These will combine structured writing time with office hours for questions on individual projects. Scheduled sessions open for registration: July 9, July 23, August 6, August 20, September 3 (TBD) July 9, 2026: REGISTER HERE July 23, 2026: REGISTER HERE August 6, 2026: REGISTER HERE August 20, 2026: REGISTER HERE Each 2‑hour session will provide: Dedicated writing time in a supportive, collaborative environment A chance to track writing progress alongside fellow applicants The opportunity to ask specific questions about draft proposals While the emphasis will be on MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, the sessions will also be open and relevant to other European and US grant applications.
Transformational Skills For Healthy, Sustainable, Writing Productivity
Grant Writing Academy Seminar Series This workshop will teach transformational skills for productive, sustainable, and even joyful writing. Whether you're a trainee preparing your first grant application or faculty balancing multiple writing projects, this interactive 3-hour virtual workshop offers practical strategies to help you build a healthier and more effective writing practice.
European Research Council (ERC) Grants Info Session – 2026
Are you a talented early-career scientist who has already produced excellent supervised work, is ready to work independently and shows potential to be a research leader? Do you want to move to the EU to continue your independent PI-career?
Teach! Write! Learn! Become a Grant Coach!
Grant Coaches are essential for the Grant Writing Academy’s success! Click here to Apply Interested?
NIH F99/K00 Workshop & Panel Discussion
The Grant Writing Academy is happy to host an NIH Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award (F99/K00) Workshop and Panel Discussion for graduate students that will be finishing their training in the next 2-3 years. What You Can Expect: Insights: We will provide a brief overview of the F99/K00 award including eligibility, the application process, and deadlines Panel Discussion: Engage with a panel who will share their experiences, tips for writing a compelling application, and strategies for navigating the grant submission process Q&A Session: Have your questions answered during an interactive Q&A session Why Attend?
MSCA Fellowship Workshop
The 2026 call for the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship is now open. Are you a postdoc or advanced PhD student with ties to Europe or an EU‑associated country--or considering building part of your research career there?
R2G2: NIH Director’s New Innovator Award (DP2) Seminar
Join us for a 1-hour session hosted by Elizabeth Seckel to learn about the NIH New Innovator Award. You will get to hear from recent awardee: Dr. Kyle Daniels and experienced DP2 reviewer: Dr. Daniel Herschlag.
Time-to-Write: June 5
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Do you have a paper, dissertation, grant proposal, or application you’ve been putting off?
Time-to-Write: May 29
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Do you have a paper, dissertation, grant proposal, or application you’ve been putting off?
Time-to-Write: May 15
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Do you have a paper, dissertation, grant proposal, or application you’ve been putting off?
Strengthening Your Writing Practice
Grant Writing Academy Seminar Series Do you want to develop a strong writing practice? Or, perhaps you’ve already begun the journey but it isn’t quite working out the way you hoped?
Time-to-Write: May 1
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Do you have a paper, dissertation, grant proposal, or application you’ve been putting off?
International Fellowships Workshop
Are you leaving prestigious International Fellowships on the table because you don’t know they exist? The Grant Academy is hosting a practical workshop on international funding opportunities, designed specifically for PhD students and postdocs who want to expand their funding options beyond standard US‑based grants.
Time-to-Write: April 24
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Do you have a paper, dissertation, grant proposal, or application you’ve been putting off?
Time-to-Write: April 17
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Do you have a paper, dissertation, grant proposal, or application you’ve been putting off?
R2G2: Budgeting Basics for Post-Award Management
Struggling with managing your post-award budget component? Want to gain some clarity, especially during these uncertain times?
Time-to-Write Session
Do you have a paper, dissertation, grant proposal, or application you’ve been putting off? Or maybe you're finding it hard to motivate yourself to sit down and write?
Winning Strategies for the K Award: A Panel Discussion with Successful Applicants
Registration required! Join Part 2 of our K Award Series!
How to Manage Your Lab’s Finances
Grant Writing Academy Seminar Series Feeling unsure about how to keep your lab’s budget on track?Join us for a practical discussion on managing your lab’s finances! Our guest speakers will share tips on budgeting, forecasting expenses, and building sustainable financial practices to support your research and lab needs.
Creativity in Research – Workshop II: Developing the Right Questions and How to Solve Them
Moved to March 10, 2026 Join us for interactive workshops aimed at graduate students and postdocs who may be feeling stuck or uninspired to see their research from a new angle. You will gain skills to boost your research productivity and improve your ability to define and solve research problems. At Workshop II: Developing the Right Questions and How to Solve Them, we will learn some design thinking techniques for developing, refining, and addressing research questions.