This workshop is designed for graduate students applying for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D) from the national funding agencies: CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC. Drawing on evidence-based research about successful grant proposals, the facilitator discusses particular elements of this written academic genre: audience, purpose, knowledge gap, competence claim, structure, style, and more. The workshop includes examples of successful UBC CGRS D research proposals, and embedded time to write.

Highlights of this in-person event include light refreshments (coffee, tea, snacks) and written feedback writing consultations with a doctoral peer from the Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication. Writing consultations will take place in the days following the workshop. Bookings will be on a first come first served basis, available exclusively to workshop attendees.

Facilitator: Dr. Patty Kelly, Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication

Location: IKBLC, Level 3, Dodson Room.

Date & Time: September 3, 2025 – 10:00am-1:00pm PT

The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication does not record workshops or share workshop slides.

Questions about this event? Please contact the Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication: cwsc.info@ubc.ca.