SPR Grant Writing 101 Workshop for Pediatric Researchers 

Applications accepted Feb 1 through Mar 1 

SPR Offers:

• Six-month interactive workshop facilitated by highly successful pediatric researcher with proven grant track record. Participants will write a complete K grant and review a peer’s K application.
• Facilitator guidance on writing each grant section combined with peer review.
• Six conference calls featuring facilitator and peer oral critique of drafts and facilitator guidance on the upcoming grant section.
• Participation limit of 5 researchers to ensure highly individual hands-on guidance.

Eligibility:

• Applicant must be an SPR Junior Member or within 1-2 years of Active Membership
• If the applicant is a fellow, they must provide a letter from their Chair stating that they will be continuing on at their current institution as an Instructor or Assistant Professor. 
• Priority will be given to applicants who will be submitting an A0 application for an individual K award (not an institutional K award) for either the Feb 2026 or June 2026 deadlines.

Participants Commit to:

• Submission and review of all draft grant materials by deadline.
• Active participation/engagement in the workshop. Level of participation will affect all participants, including peers in the class.
• Participation in all video call meetings.
• SPR strongly discourages inpatient service duties on teleconference days.
• Work and reside in the United States.
• Act as an active peer mentor member of the group.
•  Submit a clearly outlined research project.
• Secure a committed mentor at his/her institution

Missed calls or deadlines may result in discharge from the program.