Dr. Larsen to lead grant-writing boot camp Oct. 20

Jennifer Larsen, M.D., vice chancellor for research

As part of Innovation and Research Month in October, Jennifer Larsen, M.D., vice chancellor for research, will lead a grant writing “boot camp” from 8 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, at the Sorrell Center, Room 2018.

New and early-stage investigators are encouraged to register online for the event.

The boot camp will give attendees a broad overview and the basics of grant writing, with a focus on helping early investigators who are just beginning to apply for federal funding.

Topics discussed throughout the morning include:

  • Finding and using resources for grant preparation and submission;
  • A review of common grant elements;
  • Principles of good grant-writing and grantsmanship;
  • Understanding grant budget basics; and
  • Timelines and required processes.

Other speakers will include:

  • Howard Fox, M.D., Ph.D., professor and senior associate dean for research, College of Medicine; and
  • Bethany DeCarolis, assistant director of Sponsored Programs Administration.

This event is open to all campuses and will be live-streamed online during the event at this link. For more information regarding live-streaming and to learn about other events being held in October, please visit the 2017 Innovation and Research Month web page.