On-Demand Workshops
General Resources
Overview of Resources
Jolyn Schleiffarth of the Graduate School discusses funding resources at the U.
Forming an Effective Peer Writing Group
Abby Christensen of the U’s Writing Center gives tips on how to set up a successful peer writing group.
Incorporating an Individualized Development Plan
Drs. Cheryl Mathis and Sharanya Kalasekar explain the importance of describing a training plan when applying for fellowships. An IDP is also valuable if you're not applying for fellowships!
Application Components
Abstracts
Drs. Ellen Wilson and Holly Zullo of the Huntsman Cancer Institute provide valuable tools to help refine your abstract.
Research Statements
Tips on how to write an outstanding research statement.
Personal Statements
Danny Nelson of The Graduate School explains how to make your personal statements compelling.
Specific Aims
Dr. Gary Schoenwolf of Neurobiology & Anatomy discusses how to craft excellent Specific Aims.
Writing Specific Aims Recording
Dr. Jason Shepherd of Neurobiology & Anatomy describes strategies for Specific Aims.
Specific Award Information
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Dr. Sheri Holmen of Surgery overviews the process and requirements for this award.
Dr. Karen Wilcox of Pharmacology And Toxicology explains the NIH application process.
NIH Fellowship Application Process
Dr. Jason Shepherd of Neurobiology & Anatomy explains what grant reviewers look for in a proposal.
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Dr. Tony Butterfield of Chemical Engineering summarizes the Graduate Research Fellowships offered by the NSF.
Dr. Anthea Letsou of Human Genetics describes what the Broader Impacts section is and how best to create it.
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