Launch to R
Launch to R Grant Writing Workshop
The Launch to R Grant Writing Workshop offers a structured, step-by-step path to developing a competitive NIH R01 grant, culminating in a Mock Study Section.
When
Every two weeks on Tuesday afternoons, 2 - 4:30 p.m.
Where
In-Person
Prior Hall, Suite 260, Room 240
The Launch to R Grant Writing Workshop from the Clinical and Translational Science Institute provides a structured, interactive experience for faculty to facilitate preparation of an initial R01 grant. Over the course of the workshop, participants will write their grant, section by section and receive peer and expert review on each part.
The program is open to anyone who is ready to write an NIH R01 grant and will accept up to eight applicants. The program concludes with a Mock Study Section.
The workshop will meet every two weeks in person from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the CTSI in Prior Hall.
Schedule
September 1, 2026: Session 1
Introductions, explanation of Launch to R workshop. Be prepared to share your background and your plan for the R01 proposal.
*NOTE: Meeting 2:30-4:30 this week
September 10, 2026: Assignment Due
Upload Specific Aim page to the Course Shared File
September 15, 2026: Session 2
Specific Aims
September 24, 2026: Assignment Due
Upload Significance and Innovation
September 29, 2026: Session 3
Significance and Innovation Session
October 8, 2026: Assignment Due
Upload an outline of the Research Approach with special attention to rigor and reproducibility of the research
October 13, 2026: Session 4
Presentation of the Outline of Your Research Approach
October 22, 2026: Assignment Due
Upload a polished version of the entire Approach
October 27, 2026: Session 5
Complete Approach Review
November 5, 2026: Assignment Due
Upload Budget Justificationmand Biosketch
November 10, 2026: Session 6
Budget Justification and Biosketch Session
November 24, 2026: Session 7
Grant Due
November 24, 2026: Assignment Due
Upload a complete draft of the entire grant proposal to the Shared File. Include an abstract and statement of the relevance of the research to public health
Early December: Mock Study Section (Date TBD)Session 8: Mock Study Section
December 15, 2026: Session 9: Mock Study debrief
R grant due dates: February 5, 2027, or June 5, 2027
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