Grant Writing Workshop: Crafting Compelling Research Proposals

Build Confidence. Strengthen Strategy. Secure Funding.

This interactive workshop empowers researchers, faculty, and teams to strengthen their grant writing skills and elevate the quality of proposals submitted across your organization. Through expert-led instruction, collaborative peer review, and personalized feedback, participants learn to craft compelling Specific Aims pages that clearly communicate significance, innovation, and feasibility. Whether preparing for national funding or internal seed grants, this training helps institutions and faculty researchers build a culture of strategic, funder-aligned proposal development — driving research excellence and increasing funding success.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the workshop and accompanying online activities, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the structure and purpose of a Specific Aims page.
  • Apply best practices to draft a clear, compelling Aims page for an original project idea.
  • Critique sample proposals using structured rubrics.
  • Revise their own draft based on peer and expert feedback.
  • Articulate the significance and innovation of their proposed work for diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrate leadership in research communication through collaborative review.

Training Format

  • Delivery: Blended (self-paced online preparation + live virtual workshop)
  • Workshop Length: 2–3 hours via Zoom or in-person, India
  • Participation Requirements: Submit a draft Aims page prior to the workshop; attend the full session; revise and resubmit after feedback
  • Certificate: Participants who complete all components will receive a verified Certificate of Completion microcredential from Johns Hopkins University

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Benefits of Participation

  • Understand the critical importance of the Specific Aims section and how it anchors your proposal.
  • Learn how to write clear, specific, and measurable aims that align with your research strategy.
  • Gain insights into common mistakes and how to avoid them.
  • Receive personalized feedback and one-on-one mentoring from experienced grant reviewers.
  • Access a comprehensive timeline and checklist to guide your grant preparation.
  • Increase confidence in aligning your ideas with funder priorities and communicating impact.

Custom Training Inquiries

To bring this workshop to your institution or team, contact us at [email protected].