ICTR Scientific Writing Workshop
March 4-5, 2010
The Scientific Writing workshop offers two sections: a one-day Manuscript Writing section (March 4th) and a one-day Grant Writing section (March 5th). This workshop targets residents, fellows, junior faculty and graduate students in health professions who conduct (or plan to conduct) clinical research. It is designed to meet individual and institutional needs to enhance training programs for clinical investigators. Lectures, discussions and writing exercises are used to teach knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in manuscript and grant writing.
By the end of the manuscript writing section, participants will be better able to:
- Identify opportunities for submission
- Plan, organize and outline a written manuscript
- Construct and write a 250-word abstract
- Critique a research publication
- Manage ethical issues (authorship, plagiarism) surrounding scientific publication
By the end of the grant writing section, participants will be better able to:
- Write a clear and persuasive grant narrative using appropriate language and organization
- Select appropriate funding sources for research
- Plan a timeline for grant submissions
- Correctly complete application forms
- Seek appropriate approvals for submission
- Prepare a budget for a grant application
This course is applicable for the following training topic areas:
Grant Writing
Manuscript Writing
Registration and fees:
$75 - Manuscript Writing (Thursday, March 4)
$75 - Grant Writing (Friday, March 5)
$150 - Both days (March 4 & 5)
Registration for this workshop will be available beginning January 15, 2010. A link to the online registration form will be available on this page at that time.
For additional information about this course, please contact:
Karin Silet at
or (608) 262-3903.
