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.

This series is for all UW–Madison postdocs and senior graduate students from any discipline.

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. 

Aims, Abstract, and Summary

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

Training Plan

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

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 Components

Wednesday, June 18 12:00pm-1:30pm. Hector F. DeLuca Biochemistry Building (420 Henry Mall), room 2131.
Research fellowship applications often require additional components beyond training and research plans. In this session, we will discuss how to draft or acquire some of the most common pieces, including budgets, letters of support and recommendation, and descriptions of the training and research environment.

Note: This event is for all UW–Madison postdocs from any discipline. UW–Madison graduate students who are planning to write a postdoc fellowship are also welcome to register and attend the sessions.

Questions about the event should be directed to Alyssa Leystra (aleystra@wisc.edu).

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).