The Office of Graduate Studies will be offering a grant writing seminar for graduate students presented by Dr. John Robertson, a managing member of Grant Writers’ Seminars & Workshops, who has received competitive extramural funding from both NIH and non-federal sources.

The seminar will comprehensively address both practical and conceptual aspects important to the proposal writing process, emphasizing:

· Idea development
· How to write for reviewers
· Tips and strategies of proven value in presenting an applicant’s case to reviewers

Each participant will receive a workbook to use during the workshop. Four versions of the seminar workbook are available, depending on the sources from which you plan to seek funding: the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and a general version geared towards smaller funding agencies and foundations. Each participant may select only one workbook. Please indicate your preference on the registration form.

Due to contractual restrictions, this seminar will not be recorded.

Postdocs interested in writing fellowships are welcome to attend. Postdocs interested in faculty or career grants should register to attend the Office of Research & Economic Development Grant Writing Seminar on Friday, March 8.