Grant Writing Workshops

About the Workshops

The Irving Institute offers grant writing workshops several times each year to support faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and researchers in developing successful funding proposals. These interactive sessions are designed to strengthen grant writing skills, provide insight into the application process, and help participants craft compelling narratives that align with funding agency priorities. Whether you're new to grant writing or looking to refine your approach, these workshops offer valuable tools, feedback, and peer support to enhance your success in securing research funding.

Upcoming Workshops

Thursday, April 17, 2025
9:00 am – 4:30 pm | See schedule below
Irving Institute, IR-155
Online option available for Part I

Presented by Angelika Hofmann, PhD, Director of Research, Irving Institute for Energy and Society, and Allan Bieber, PhD, Senior Associate Director, Engineering, Life Sciences, and Medicine (GrantGPS).

Workshop Focus

This workshop will focus on grants geared towards private foundations and corporations. Designed for Dartmouth faculty, postdocs, and researchers, this workshop will help you learn to organize and compose your thoughts and apply winning writing principles within your next proposal.

Schedule

This workshop takes place in two parts. You can register for just Part I, or for both Parts. To participate in Part II, you must submit a one-page draft of the abstract and specific aims prior to the Workshop. See below for details.

  • Part I:  9 am - noon: Fundamentals of Grant Writing (Hybrid session)
  • Part II: 1 - 4:30 pm: Hands-on writing of Abstracts and Specific Aims page (In person only | Preparation required)

Register now

Preparing for Part II 

To participate in Part II, you must submit a one-page draft of the abstract and specific aims.

Deadline to submit draft: Tuesday, April 15.

See details about preparing your draft.

When you are ready, you can submit your draft (this is the same form you used to register for the Workshop).

Questions?

For more information, please contact Andrila Hait Chakrabarti.