UCLA CTSI R Grant Writing Workshop - Register today!
UCLA CTSI R Grant Writing Workshop
Friday, November 6, 2026 - 8:00am-12:00pm; 1:00pm-3:00pm
Important Dates
- Early registration deadline (required for those submitting a draft R specific aims): 5PM on October 2, 2026
- Draft R specific aims submission deadline: 5PM on October 23, 2026
- Link to the submission website will be emailed to those who submitted early registration.
- General registration deadline (NOT submitting draft R specific aims): 5PM on November 5, 2026
REGISTER HERE - receive Zoom & meeting information
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 6, 2026, 8:00AM-12:00PM
Presentations by UCLA CTSI Senior Faculty (CLICK HERE for 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 6, 2026, 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.
