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Resources for scientific presentation skills and grant writing

Workshops to support you in developing your communication skills in the research arena.

We offer many communication workshops focused on educational and job searches. The workshops listed here can help you develop your skills in communicating your research.

Creating and Presenting a Scientific Poster

This workshop will help prepare you for scientific poster sessions and focuses on developing and presenting your poster. The workshop is offered in-person and online in the spring and summer and is appropriate for all NIH trainees and fellows. Search for a future session in Upcoming OITE Events.

Talking Science: Designing and Delivering Successful Oral Presentations

This workshop addesess the anatomy of a science talk, creating  reader-friendly slides, delivering content, and answering questions. The information will help you with presentations in group meetings, conferences and scientific meetings. The workshop is offered in-person and online in the spring and summer and is appropriate for all NIH trainees and fellows. Search for a future session in Upcoming OITE Events.

Grant Writing 101

This workshop provides an overview of the grant writing process, including exploring funding opportunities, the typical parts of a grant application, writing your research plan and unique elements of career development grants. Note that the workshop does not cover eligibility for specific funding mechanisms. The workshop is open to all trainees and fellows, but is most valuable for graduate students and postdocs. The workshop is offered virtually each spring. Search for a future session in Upcoming OITE Events.