NSERC/SSHRC Writing Workshops
Academic Writing Resources
The U of A offers various writing resources to graduate students.
Interested in a writing retreat?
Email us at dgiroux@ualberta.ca.
Workshop Descriptions
The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies and the Writing Centre (Academic Success Centre) are working together to offer a series of free workshops for graduate students. These workshops focus on helping students to successfully communicate their research and improve their academic performance.
Meet the Instructors
Bhuva Narayanan
Bhuva Narayanan is a graduate writing specialist at the Academic Success Centre.
Dr. Jonathan Simmons
Dr. Jonathan Simmons is a Graduate Writing Advisor at the Academic Success Centre.
Dr. Kate Pratt
Dr. Kate Pratt is the writing services director at the Academic Success Centre.
Upcoming Workshops
Register for all upcoming workshops on campusBRIDGE.
Storytelling in Funding Proposals
Enhance your research proposal with storytelling techniques. You'll learn how to engage your audience, clarify your research problem and solution, and make a compelling case for funding.
Next Session: Thursday January 9, 2025 | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. MST | Online
Overcoming Writer's Block, Procrastination, and Imposter Syndrome
Discover how to recognize and confront imposter syndrome, build confidence, and understand the importance of your research. Learn practical strategies to overcome writer's block and procrastination, including time management techniques, setting realistic goals, and improving the quality and timeliness of your funding applications.
Next Session: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. MST | In-Person
Writing a Funding Proposal for a Non-Specialist Audience
Next Session: Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. MST | Online
Addressing EDI in Funding Proposals
Learn how to address Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in your funding proposal. This workshop will guide you in understanding EDI, determining how your project aligns with EDI principles, and seamlessly incorporating this understanding into your application.
Next Session: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 10:00 - 11:30 p.m. MST | Online
Overcoming Writer's Block, Procrastination, and Imposter Syndrome
Discover how to recognize and confront imposter syndrome, build confidence, and understand the importance of your research. Learn practical strategies to overcome writer's block and procrastination, including time management techniques, setting realistic goals, and improving the quality and timeliness of your funding applications.
Next Session: Thursday, March 27, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. MST | Online
Writing Concisely for Grant Proposals
Discover techniques to communicate complex ideas with clarity, eliminate unnecessary repetition, and create compelling proposals within limited space.
Next Session: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. MST | Online