Throughout the academic year, the Graduate Writing Lab offers workshops, information sessions, and panel events to help grow your writing practice and expand your toolkit of writing and presentation skills. Our current lineup of workshops and events is available below, along with registration links. You can also browse workshops in YaleConnect or watch your inbox for our weekly newsletter.
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Building Knowledge
in 2025–26
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127
workshops and panels offered
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1636
grad students attended GWL workshops
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97%
of participants gained confidence about meeting their writing goals
About Workshops & Panels
Topics
Our workshops cover a wide range of skills and genres, including:
- Developing Your Academic Style
- Grant & Fellowship Writing
- Writing for Publication
- Communicating to a Public Audience
- Developing Productive Writing Habits
- AI for Research & Writing
- Writing in Your Discipline
Instruction was wonderful! The tools were modeled throughout the workshop, and were engaging and relatable. Truly enjoyed it!
GWL Workshop Participant
Workshops
Our workshops cover all aspects of academic communication, from writing conventions in your discipline, to oral and visual communication, to improving your productivity and writing process.
Workshops are designed for both students who are new to the topic and experienced practitioners who are deepening their knowledge and skillsets.
GWL workshops are hands on and activity based. You’ll engage with models, examples, and approachable strategies that get you writing in the very first session.
Panels
Our panels feature Yale faculty discussing their own writing practices, grad students sharing strategies for writing a prospectus, and experts in publishing and editing offering an insider’s view of writing for publication
We carefully select panelists who can present a range of experience and advice on the panel topic. And panels always include opportunities for engagement, where audience members can follow up on presentation topics or have their own questions answered.
Our panelists are always eager to share their knowledge, expertise, and further resources.
Eligibility
Graduate Writing Lab workshops and panels are designed for graduate students and professional school students. However, we welcome Yale postdocs, postgrads, faculty, and staff to take advantage of these programs. GWL workshops are free and available to all who are interested within the Yale community.
Upcoming Events
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Fundamentals of Academic Writing in Graduate School
“Graduate school brings an exciting mix of challenges, breakthroughs, and opportunities to grow. This series will help you build a solid foundation of writing skills so you can make the most of your time as a graduate student. Through these interactive workshops, you will start developing the habits to maximize your productivity, the skills to produce great work, and the mindsets to deepen your…
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Introduction to American Academic Writing and Studying at Yale
Is U.S. academic writing new to you? Are you hoping to feel more confident about how American writers approach essays for their courses? Are you unsure about expectations in graduate school? In this workshop, you will get an introduction to the conventions of academic writing in the United States and an overview of time management, communication, and adaptability. You’ll leave with strategies a…
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Crafting a Competitive NIH NRSA F30/F31/F32 Application
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…
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Writing a Statement of Purpose for PhD Applications
Are you currently applying to PhD programs? A crucial component of your application is your statement of purpose. This workshop will present guidelines for narrating your intellectual autobiography, explaining your fit with your target program, and describing your proposed research interests. We will also provide real examples of statements to analyze and discuss, and guide you through starting…
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Honing Your Academic Writing Skills: Divinity School Series
Is one of your goals this year to improve your academic writing? Are you returning to academia after a break? If so, we invite you start the semester strong by attending the GWL’s four-part series on Honing Your Academic Writing Skills. The series will feature sessions on the following key skillsets: Part 1: Critically reading scholarly works and effectively taking notes (Sept. 23) Part 2: …
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Crafting Effective Research and Personal Statements for Humanities & Social Science Fellowships
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…
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Crafting Effective Personal and Research Statements for STEM Fellowships
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…
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Writing a Research Paper from A to Z in the Humanities and Social Sciences Series
This 5-Part Series will walk you through drafting, refining, and submitting your Fall 2026 research papers in the humanities or qualitative social science. Throughout, you will develop your confidence as a research writer, work on developing a flexible and reflective writing process, and experiment with different ways to contribute to an academic conversation while retaining your voice. The 5-s…
Past Events
Still Have Questions?
For additional information about humanities, social science, and interdisciplinary events, contact GWL Associate Director Julia Istomina. For information about STEM events, contact Assistant Director of Scientific Communication Lauren Gonzalez.
We’re always available via the GWL’s main email address: grad.writing@yale.edu.
Explore GWL Programs
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Peer-Review Groups
Groups of 4–7 students who meet weekly to share feedback, make progress, and support one another on a common project.
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Writing Consultations
Get 1-on-1 feedback at any stage of the writing process—from brainstorming to final edits.
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Public Speaking Studio
Practice your lecture, pitch, or presentation and receive feedback on nine aspects of your delivery.
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Writing Retreats & All Writes
Full-day and half-day events where graduate students set goals and write as a community in a quiet, supportive space.
We’re here to help!
Reach out to the Poorvu Center team if you have any questions or to learn more about our programs.