Grant & Fellowship Writing

Introduction

PhD Plus is excited to support UVA doctoral students applying for any research fellowship or scholarship program. UVA applicants have access to virtual workshops, mini-writing retreats, feedback sessions, and online materials designed to help you strengthen your application by providing insight into the entire cycle—from drafting your materials to understanding the review process. To help you plan and set goals weeks or months before the deadline, please download a copy of the PhD Plus - Fellowship Applications Timeline and PhD Plus - Fellowship Application Checklist, which includes a month-by-month breakdown of the how you can begin preparing to apply for upcoming programs, as well as tips and important reminders.

 

Individual Support

Contact Sam Lake ([email protected]) with questions. We are available to provide individual support for fellowship applications (planning, draft feedback, etc). See our advising page for more details about how to schedule a meeting.

 

PhD Plus - Summer Fellowship & Grant Writing Series

For graduate students and postdocs applying to fellowships: gain insight into what reviewers are looking for, develop a better understanding of what made past applications successful, begin drafting application materials that highlight your individual experiences and strengths, receive small group feedback on your personal and research statement ideas, and more. This series is applicable to students in ANY field. Students who are planning to apply for the NSF GRFP are strongly encouraged to participate. 

UVA graduate students or postdocs who participate in four or more sessions and a Peer Feedback Session (or one-on-one consultation with a member of the PhD Plus team) will be eligible to receive a digital badge, issued by the PhD Plus Program through Credly, that demonstrates proof of completion of the program.
 

 * While most of this series will take place on Zoom, the Peer Feedback Sessions will take place in person.

REGISTER HERE 

 

PhD Plus - NSF GRFP Applicant Support

Find more details here: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Preparation Workshops and Other Support

Videos, handouts, and other resources for NSF GRFP preparation available on Canvas Connect site (open to all UVA graduate students and postdocs). 

LEARN MORE HERE

 

PhD Plus - Mini-Writing Retreats

Need time to work on your GRFP or other fellowship application? Do you like to write in a group setting? Join our Mini-Writing Retreats! Each session will start with a brief welcome and some helpful tips, but the focus of the session will be on writing—turning your ideas and draft materials into a final application. Members of the PhD Plus team will be there to answer questions and provide feedback on your draft materials. 

REGISTRATION OPENS THIS SUMMER

 

PhD Plus - Virtual Office Hours

Have a few specific fellowship or grant writing questions or want to get some personalized feedback? Then join us during the PhD Plus drop-in virtual office hour sessions. These office hours will be held virtually via Zoom, and Sam Lake, Associate Director of Career and Professional Development, will be there to answer questions and offer some immediate feedback.

REGISTRATION OPENS THIS SUMMER

 

PhD Plus - Science Policy Fellowship Workshop 

PhD Plus and the Science Policy Initiative at UVA hosted a half-day workshop in July 2023 for graduate students interested in pursuing science policy internship and fellowship opportunities. The 2.5-hour event included an overview of the different types of science policy opportunities (seasonal internships to postgraduate fellowship programs), a panel discussion featuring UVA alums, tips on how to get started, and more. UVA students can access additional resources on Collab (see below).

Email Sam Lake ([email protected]) to gain access to the workshop resources and recordings. 

 

PhD Plus - Canvas Connect Online Resources

Videos, worksheets, and other resources for graduate research, postdoc, and science policy fellowship preparation are available on our Canvas Connect page (open to all UVA graduate students and postdocs). 

 

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