CTSI KL2 Workshop
Virtual
Hosted by: UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute

UCLA CTSI R Grant Writing Workshop

Friday, November 7, 2025, 8:00am-12:00pm; 1:00pm-3:00pm 

Important Dates

  • General registration deadline: 5PM on November 6, 2025

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The UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) will be holding a two-part workshop for investigators at the CTSI partnered institutions (Cedars-Sinai, CDU, Lundquist Institute at Harbor-UCLA, and UCLA) to learn about how to prepare successful R grant applications.

PART 1: NOVEMBER 7, 2025, 8:00AM-12:00PM

Presentations by UCLA CTSI Senior Faculty View the Agenda

  • How to Anticipate and Plan for an R Grant Application
  • A Tactical Approach to Writing Your Grant Application
  • How to Craft the "Significance” & "Innovation" Sections of a Grant Application
  • How to Structure the “Approach” Section of a Grant Application
  • How to Write the “Specific Aims” Section of a Grant Application
  • What Next: When You are not Funded on the First Round

PART 2: NOVEMBER 7, 2025, 1:00PM-3:00PM

Review & Discussion of Draft R Specific Aims: Senior faculty will review, discuss draft and provide feedback on an individual basis. This is not required for general attendees.