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Research Skills Courses

Explore a range of workshops designed to strengthen research skills across all stages of your academic career. These sessions provide practical tools, expert guidance, and strategies to support successful research and scholarship.

R-Award Spring Seminar Series

This live seminar series is designed for UC Davis faculty who are preparing to write and submit their first NIH R-award. While the sessions are a part of a series, they may be taken individually based on your needs.

  • Live Session (Zoom)

    Preparing to Submit Your R01 Proposal

    Presented by Heather Hughes, Ph.D., Alyssa Bunn and Cyndi Schumann, Ph.D.

    Introduction to proposal submission requirements and internal processes, with a focus on constructing NIH-compliant budgets, developing realistic timelines, and clearly justifying budget requests across the full funding period.

    April 29, 2026 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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  • Live Session (Zoom)

    Biosketch Revisited

    Presented by Dan Starr, Ph.D. and Sheryl Soucy-Lubell, Ph.D.

    Introduction to developing a strong NIH Biosketch, with a focus on tailoring content to the specific application, strengthening the Personal Statement, strategically using the Contributions to Science section, and highlighting recent, high-impact publications.

    PLUS: Q&A Session: Open forum for questions on NIH R-award proposal development and submission.

    May 27, 2026 - 10-11:30 a.m.

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More Training

  • Center for Precision Medicine and Data Sciences (CPMDS) Lunch and Learn Series

    This six-session series, held during the spring and fall terms, will highlight UC Davis–specific resources and platforms, including clinical data access, omics cores, imaging analytics, and responsible AI applications. Sessions are designed for clinicians, researchers, trainees, and staff, and are open to all levels of experience. 

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  • NIH OITE: Tips for Effective Conversations

    Offered by the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE), this presentation discusses best practices for communication with mentees.

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  • 2020 Grant Writing Bootcamp

    The highly-interactive grant writing bootcamp was designed to increase participants’ knowledge of (and facility with) the grant writing process, covering everything from finding funding to managing time, writing drafts, and soliciting feedback. Suitable for researchers and creative practitioners of all disciplines and skill levels.

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