Write Winning NIH Grant Proposals
Grant Writers' Seminars and Workshops in association with the Mayo Clinic Office of Education Research, within the Office of Applied Scholarship and Education Science (OASES), presents Write Winning NIH Grant Proposals.
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Time: 8:00-4:00 PM CT
- Format: Virtual (we are not able to record this session)
- Audience: Open to all Mayo Clinic employees at all sites
- Fee: $250 for each participant (payable by cost center or credit card)
- Description: This widely acclaimed seminar comprehensively addresses both practical and conceptual aspects that are important to the proposal-writing process. Emphasis is given to such things as idea development, identification of the most appropriate granting agency, how to write for reviewers, and tips and strategies that are of proven value in presenting an applicant's case to reviewers. Participants are taught to write with a linear progression of logic, which leads reviewers through their applications. It is stressed that applicants are writing for two different audiences – the assigned reviewers, who have read the application in its entirety, and non-assigned reviewers who may have read little, or nothing, of the proposal before the meeting of the review panel. Strategies, tools, and tips designed to merit a fundable priority score for NIH grant proposals are emphasized.
Registration
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Scholarship Opportunities
A limited number of scholarships are available for Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science learners. If you program does not have a cost center available for you to register with, please apply for a scholarship.
- Application - Coming Soon!
- Deadline: January 22, 2026
- All applicants will be notified by early February; awardees will receive a coupon code to register for free
About the Presenter
Dr. John Robertson holds a Doctorate in Pharmacology/Toxicology and has been an Associate Member at Grant Writers’ Seminars & Workshops since 2010. In 2017 he became the Managing Member. He has been the recipient of competitive extramural funding from both the NIH and non-federal sources. He has authored 30 peer-reviewed journal articles and three book chapters. In addition, he has been a member of grant review panels, a reviewer for a number of biomedical journals, and served on editorial boards. He has also been routinely recognized for excellence in teaching.
Questions
Please direct questions to the Mayo Clinic Office of Education Research at OASESEDUCSCI@mayo.edu