Grants and Fellowship

Are you planning to apply for a fellowship or grant in the sciences? In this short series, you will learn key guidelines and strategies to help you start or improve your application! The writing techniques we will discuss apply to a wide range of fellowships, including federal and private opportunities. 1. Personal Statements (9/30): We will discuss how to best narrate your experiences to s…

Applying for a fellowship in the humanities or social sciences? This two-part series will give you the tools to present yourself as a compelling scholar doing impactful research. You’ll develop strategies for writing about yourself and for presenting your project to a non-specialist audience. Join us to build your skills in these critical genres and get one step closer to securing funds to supp…

Are you planning to apply for an F30, F31, or F32 this year? Whether you already have the documents of your application drafted or are just starting to plan your writing, join us and other applicants to strategize and learn how to make your application stand out. In this interactive workshop, we will read and discuss an example NRSA application with its reviewer comments, and complete exercises…

Applying for an NIH National Research Service Award (NRSA) F30/F31/F32 Fellowship will give you a chance to win competitive research funding and develop your grant writing skills. In this session, experienced GWL Writing Fellows and NRSA recipients will go over the NRSA application process, eligibility, key components, and how applications are evaluated. You’ll leave this session with actionabl…

Applying for the NSF GRFP provides an opportunity to secure competitive funding and recognition, and, just as importantly, to hone critical grant writing skills that will benefit you for many years to come. In this workshop, you will learn about the NSF GRFP application process and core components, and you will receive advice about preparing a competitive application from:  Associate Dean Rob …