CSSI’s Grant Writing Residency Program supports faculty and scientific staff who are preparing to submit a grant. Regardless of discipline, our staff are ready to offer specialized services and expertise to assist you through every stage of the grant development process.

GWRP participants work in residence at our center and collaborate closely with the center's grant development staff to create polished, competitive proposals. 

Program Features & Benefits

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Dedicated Workspace

Work within quiet assigned offices to support focused writing and research. Receive full access to the center's meeting rooms, printing stations, and break areas.

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Supportive Community

Engage with other participants, faculty, and professional staff members to provide updates on goals and progress, discuss roadblocks, and identify helpful resources.
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Collaborative Learning

Participate in regular cohort meetings, workshops, networking events, and opportunities for development.
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Research Funding

Receive up to $1,500 to support pilot data, travel, or other related expenses, which may be used during your residency or as a part of your grant application.

How to Apply

Application dates and deadlines for the Grant Writing Residency Program will be released in the coming weeks.

Faculty members across all ranks and tracks, as well as scientific staff, are eligible. All applicants must be affiliated with the University of Iowa. 

Application instructions for the Grant Writing Residency Program will be released in the coming weeks. 

APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED

2024 Participants

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Isaac Petersen

Associate Professor, Psychological and Brain Sciences
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
"Externalizing Spectrum Across the Lifespan"
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Bingbing Zhang

Assistant Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communication
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
"Examining the Impact of AI-Generated Misinformation on Voters During 2024 Presidential Election"