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Postdoc Fellowship Writing Series

The Postdoc Fellowship Writing Series presents strategies for planning, drafting, and revising common components of a postdoc fellowship application. Whether you are applying for a federal fellowship, foundation grant, or just want to develop your grant writing skills, this series is for you.

Postdocs and senior graduate students from all disciplines are invited to attend individual events or the whole series.

Questions? Contact Alyssa Leystra (aleystra@wisc.edu).

Getting Started with Fellowship Grant Writing

Wednesday, April 30 12:00pm-1:30pm. Hector F. DeLuca Biochemistry Building (420 Henry Mall), room 2131.
Develop general strategies for outlining and writing an application that appeals to reviewers. By the end of the session, participants will be prepared to create a writing plan and identify a team to provide support throughout the writing and submission process.

If you would like access to the resources from this event, contact Alyssa Leystra (aleystra@wisc.edu).

Aims, Abstract, and Summary

Wednesday, May 7 12:00pm-1:30pm. Hector F. DeLuca Biochemistry Building (420 Henry Mall), room 2131.
Discover approaches for making a strong first impression on reviewers with a clear, concise, and persuasive summary of the proposed project.

If you would like access to the resources from this event, contact Alyssa Leystra (aleystra@wisc.edu).

Training Plan

Wednesday, May 21 12:00pm-1:30pm. Hector F. DeLuca Biochemistry Building (420 Henry Mall), room 2131.
Explore methods for crafting a compelling biography and training plan.

If you would like access to the resources from this event, contact Alyssa Leystra (aleystra@wisc.edu).

Research Plan

Wednesday, June 4 12:00pm-1:30pm. Hector F. DeLuca Biochemistry Building (420 Henry Mall), room 2131.
Get ready to craft a clear and compelling research narrative. The discussion will include tips for writing about innovation, significance, background, and alternative approaches.

Additional Application Components

Wednesday, June 18 12:00pm-1:30pm. Hector F. DeLuca Biochemistry Building (420 Henry Mall), room 2131.
Learn how to draft or acquire some of the most common additional application components, including budgets, letters of support and recommendation, and descriptions of the training and research environment.

If there is an accommodation that would help facilitate your participation in any of these events, please reach out to Alyssa Leystra (aleystra@wisc.edu).

Postdoc Fellowship Grant Coaching Groups

Are you planning to write a postdoctoral fellowship grant in the next 3-6 months? Join a faculty-led coaching group, designed to support you through the application process with an evidence-based approach. Work alongside your peers while you adhere to regular writing deadlines, practice thinking like a reviewer, and get actionable advice on how to revise critical components of your application.

The application for the May - July coaching groups has closed. If you are interested in being matched to a group in the future, please fill out the interest form here.

Questions? Contact Alyssa Leystra (aleystra@wisc.edu).