Writing a Competitive Grant Proposal

Overview

The Writing a Competitive Grant Proposal (WCGP) workshop will provide valuable tools to help in your pursuit of funding from the federal government, foundations or societies. It is led by a faculty of researchers with extensive experience in grant applications and funding.

This is being offered as a three-part virtual workshop focusing on development of competitive grant applications, with particular emphasis on crafting strong Specific Aims. The workshop consists of two consecutive half-day live sessions followed by a third half-day session that includes a mock study section.

Participants will engage with faculty who are National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded researchers and will provide guidance on strengthening and refining grant proposals. The workshop will combine didactic instruction with interactive small-group sessions.

Dates and location

All sessions will be held live online from 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. CDT

Session I: Thursday, Feb. 25, 2027
Session II: Friday, Feb. 26, 2027
Session III: Friday, March 19, 2027

Platform: Zoom

Registration & Fees

Registration will open by September. Discounted early bird pricing is available for a limited time.

Fees:

Early Bird Registration (August–December 2026)
- Members - $295
- Non-members - $395
Standard Registration (January–February 2027)
- Members - $395
- Non-members - $495

Registration Deadline: Feb. 1, 2027

Learning objectives

Effectively communicate a research plan.
Understand the essential components of compelling Specific Aims.
Identify the funding opportunities that fit your personal circumstances of career stage, institutional environment and personal interests.
Explain the NIH grant review process and appropriate interactions with NIH program staff.

Target audience

This intermediate grant-writing program is intended for junior faculty and researchers in radiology, radiation oncology, nuclear medicine and imaging sciences who are pursuing funding from the federal government, foundations or societies.