In this two-part workshop, you’ll learn what reviewers and panels expect to see in research proposals, why understanding the details and realities of the review process is so critical for shaping a good proposal, and why even great proposals get rejected.

You’ll leave this workshop with detailed examples of how to draft compelling proposal sections, a checklist and timeline for completing your proposal before the deadline that focuses your effort and limited time on essential aspects of your application, as well as understanding of where good researchers go wrong in writing proposals and how to give yourself the best possible chance of success.

The Expert

Marc Abernathy is a developmental editor working with academic researchers to get them published in highly cited journals and funded by leading agencies and foundations. He has worked with PhD students, postdocs, and professors for over 12 years to help them structure their texts, clearly articulate and emphasize their arguments and findings, and write and revise their contribution statements. Marc also teaches workshops on all aspects of writing for publication and securing funding. Before transitioning to developmental editing and his work with academic researchers, Marc worked in clinical research as a manager and research consent form editor. Marc is also part of the LBG Career Center Winter School program as a trainer and coach.