Workshop: Writing research grant proposals

This workshop covers writing grant proposals for all types of grants, including grants from the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation and others. It is co-sponsored by the Office of Research and is presented by Jill Jividen, Ph.D.

During the last 30 minutes of the presentation, a panel of successful researchers will discuss navigating the competitive grant landscape and the review process.

 Following this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Develop a persuasive grant proposal that is responsive to the sponsor’s priorities.

• Learn ways to prepare for a critical review.

• Examine elements of a focused research plan, including hypotheses or research questions, objectives and long-range research goals, and rationales and methods.

• Review existing resources at U-M for research proposal development.

• Review options for reusing a failed renewal or an unsuccessful new proposal.

This workshop has two sessions.

The November session:

When: Thursday, Nov. 17

Time: 8 a.m. – noon (Breakfast will be provided)

Where: BSRB Seminar Rooms

Register online
 

The February Session:

When: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017

Time: 8 a.m. – noon (Breakfast will be provided)

Where: BSRB Seminar Rooms

Register online

These workshops are hosted by the Office of Faculty Development. Please note that these workshops are for faculty only. 

Questions? Please contact Jordan Wright, wjordan@umich.edu.