šGet Funded! A 4-Part Workshop Series on Grantsmanship Fundamentals for Life Scientists
Get Funded!
A 4-Part Workshop Series onĀ
Grantsmanship Fundamentals for Life Scientists
Join us LIVE:
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | Saturday, May 3, 2025Ā
Saturday, May 10, 2025 | Saturday, May 17, 2025
šfrom 10:00 am to 11:30 am Eastern | 7:00 am to 8:30 amĀ Pacific
(Sessions will be recorded for future viewing)
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What You'll Learn
In this live, 4-part virtual series, youāll learn how to:
Find the right funding opportunities (and spot a bad fit)
Craft a compelling Specific Aims page
Build a realistic, fundable NIH-style budget
Understand how the review process works (and how to impress reviewers)
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Who Itās ForĀ
This workshop is designed for:
Any researcher preparing or planning to submit grant proposalsĀ
Life sciences professionals aiming to improve clarity, structure and impact of their writing
Anyone ready to take their proposal skills to the next level
Dates & Format
Format: 4 live virtual sessions (90 minutes each)
Dates: Saturdays @ 10:00ā11:30 am EST | 7:00-8:30 am PST
Includes: Templates, tools, live Q&A timeĀ
Saturday, April 26, 2025
š10:00 am to 11:30 amĀ Eastern | 7:00 am to 8:30 am Pacific
Saturday, May 3, 2025
š10:00 am to 11:30 amĀ Eastern | 7:00 am to 8:30 am PacificĀ
Saturday, May 10, 2025
š10:00 am to 11:30 amĀ Eastern | 7:00 am to 8:30 am PacificĀ
Saturday, May 17, 2025
š10:00 am to 11:30 amĀ Eastern | 7:00 am to 8:30 am PacificĀ
About the Instructor
Taught by Thomas G. Sors, PhD
Dr. Thomas Sors has helped researchers secure more than $300 million in funding from NIH, NSF, foundations, and industry. Heās the creator of the Indiana CTSI Postdoc Challengeāa program that has trained hundreds of postdocs to write and review competitive grant proposals since 2014.
Dr. Sors designed Get Funded! to deliver what most researchers never get: clear, practical guidance on how to navigate extramural funding, build fundable proposals, and understand the review process from the inside. He brings deep experience from both academia and entrepreneurship, with a track record of helping scientists turn great ideas into funded projects.
His teaching is trusted by researchers across the U.S., Latin America, Africa, and Europeāand is known for being straightforward, empowering, and focused on results.
Join us for 4 high-impact, live virtual sessions designed to build your confidenceāand your funding success. Each 90-minute workshop includes live instruction, interactive tools, and take-home resources you can use immediately.
ā Session 1: Finding the Right Funding Opportunities
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Saturday, April 26, 2025
š 10:00ā11:30 AM Eastern | 7:00ā8:30 AM Pacific
Learn how to identify the best-fit grants using NIH RePORTER and other tools, assess alignment with your research goals, and communicate with program officers like a pro.
ā Session 2: Crafting a Compelling Specific Aims Page
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Saturday, May 3, 2025
š 10:00ā11:30 AM Eastern | 7:00ā8:30 AM Pacific
Discover how to write the most important page of your NIH proposal. Weāll break down examples, structure, and common mistakesāso you can stand out to reviewers.
ā Session 3: Building a Realistic, Fundable Budget
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Saturday, May 10, 2025
š 10:00ā11:30 AM Eastern | 7:00ā8:30 AM Pacific
Get clarity on what NIH expects (and what theyāll reject). Youāll learn how to link your budget to your science, justify key costs, and avoid red flags.
ā Session 4: Understanding the NIH Review Process
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Saturday, May 17, 2025
š 10:00ā11:30 AM Eastern | 7:00ā8:30 AM Pacific
What really happens in the room where your proposal is scored? Learn how reviewers think, what influences their decision-making, and how to make your proposal reviewer-friendly.
š Bonus Session: How to Use AI to Strengthen Your Proposal
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Saturday, May 24, 2025 | 10:00ā11:30 AM Eastern
Upgrade your experience with access to 4 exclusive AI-powered GPT tools "Grantsmanship GPTs" designed by Dr. Sors to help you write, edit, and review your grant proposal like a pro.
š Unlock ACCESS to Grantsmanship GPTsĀ
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