The Grant Writers’ Seminars provide training for researchers in how to write a better grant proposal.

The seminars emphasize the principles and fundamentals of good grantsmanship, as well as practical tips and strategies that are designed to optimize the competitiveness of an application.

Write Winning Grant Proposals

An all-day seminar, Write Winning Grant Proposals teaches participants to write competitive NIH grants that present their project clearly, compellingly, and accessibly for different audiences.

• Covers both practical and conceptual aspects of the proposal-writing process.
• Emphasizes idea development, choosing the right granting agency, writing for reviewers, and proven strategies to strengthen an applicant’s case.
• Trains participants to write with a logical, linear progression to guide reviewers through applications.
• Highlights the need to address two audiences: assigned reviewers and non-assigned reviewers.
• Focuses on NIH proposals, with strategies and tools aimed at achieving a fundable priority score.

NIH Renewals and Resubmissions

A half-day seminar, NIH Renewals and Resubmissions explains how to maximize the likelihood of success when proposing a renewal request or resubmitting an application by introducing practical, conceptual, and rhetorical strategies.

• Explores practical considerations when applying for a renewal – e.g. Renewal or new proposal?, Timing of renewal submission.
• Teaches how to optimize proposal sections for renewal applications.
• Explains NIH policy and officer roles.
• Analyzes summary statements and reviews.
• Addresses how to respond to reviewers.

Presented by John D. Robertson, Ph.D.

Dr. John Robertson holds a Doctorate in Pharmacology/Toxicology and has been an Associate Member at Grant Writers’ Seminars & Workshops since 2010. In 2017 he became the Managing Member. He has been the recipient of competitive extramural funding from both the NIH and non-federal sources. He has authored 30 peer-reviewed journal articles and three book chapters. In addition, he has been a member of grant review panels, a reviewer for a number of biomedical journals, and served on editorial boards. He has also been routinely recognized for excellence in teaching.