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., September 1 - December 15, 2026
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. except September 1, will meet 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the CTSI in Prior Hall from September 1 to December 15, 2026.
Full Schedule
September 1, 2026: 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 15, 2026: Specific Aims
September 29, 2026: Significance and Innovation
October 13, 2026: Presentation of the Outline of Your Research Approach
October 27, 2026: Complete Approach Review
November 10, 2026: Budget Justification and Biosketch
November 24, 2026: Grant due
December 8, 2026: Mock Study Section
December 15, 2026: Mock Study debrief
R grant due dates: February 5, 2027, or June 5, 2027
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