Dr. Larsen to lead grant-writing boot camp in November

Jennifer Larsen, M.D., vice chancellor for research, will lead a grant writing “boot camp” from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, Nov. 1, at the Durham Research Center, Room 1004.

New and early-stage investigators, as well as students and administrators, are encouraged to register online for the event. Due to room size, registration is limited to 50 people.

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.

Contact Max Kuenstling, director of grant programs and communication, with any questions related to the event.