Planning and Writing Successful Grant Proposals in the Creative Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities Seminar

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This seminar will cover fundamental concepts of proposal planning and writing for the Arts and Humanities faculty backed by concrete tips and operational strategies that support planning and longer-term sustainability.

Planning and Writing Successful Grant Proposals in the Creative Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities Seminar

The Research Development Office is hosting an in person grant writing seminar, Planning and Writing Successful Grant Proposals in the Creative Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, that will be held on Wednesday, December 3 from 8:30 am-4:30 pm. The seminar is presented by AtKisson Training Group.

This seminar will cover the following topics:

  • Aligning with Funder’s Mission and Review Criteria

  • Proposal Development

    • Overview

    • Significance

    • Background

    • Preliminary Work

    • Project Plan

    • Investigators

  • Writing Style and Grant Formatting

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Target Audience

Faculty, postdocs, and staff are welcome to register for this seminar.

Registration

Register here by Wednesday, November 26.  A calendar invitation will be sent upon registration and a Zoom link will be sent to all registrants prior to the seminar. 

Registration includes lunch and one electronic copy of the Handbook for Planning and Writing Successful Grant Proposals. No cost to register. However, if you do not attend at least one session, you will be charged $50 for the Handbook.

The Handbook helps you through the grant writing process, starting with the early stages of planning your project. It contains clear and flexible solutions to communicating your idea clearly to the reviewer. The Handbook provides a heavily footnoted and occasionally humorous guide to turning your idea into a clear grant proposal.

Questions?

Please email vpr-rdo@uiowa.edu with any questions. Sign up for the RDO Monthly Newsletter to stay up-to-date on this year's seminar here!

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 8:30am to 12:30pm
111 Church Street
111 Church Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Research Development Office in advance at 319-335-2119 or vpr-rdo@uiowa.edu.