Professional Development Workshop: Writing Foundations, Grant & Proposal Writing

Strong proposal writing is an essential skill for every researcher. Join the ASU Writing Center for an interactive workshop designed to help graduate students and researchers develop stronger grant and proposal writing skills.

Participants will learn how to communicate research ideas effectively, understand what proposal reviewers look for and avoid common mistakes that can weaken an application. The session will also introduce responsible ways to use ASU-supported AI tools throughout the proposal development process.

What you’ll learn

• Build a competitive grant or fellowship proposal.
• Write stronger research narratives.
• Identify and avoid common proposal pitfalls.
• Use AI responsibly to support proposal development.
• Access additional writing resources through the ASU Writing Center.

Event details

• Date: Friday, Aug. 28, 2026
• Time: Noon–1:30 p.m.
• Location: ISTB4, Room 492, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus
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We look forward to seeing you there!