The Hope Foundation's Virtual Grant Writing Workshop is a six-week online course helping early career cancer researchers strengthen their grant writing and biostatistics skills for major research awards.
Funder: Hope Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Free six-week online workshop; no direct funding provided to participants.
Summary: A no-cost, expert-led virtual workshop designed to help early career cancer researchers at SWOG or NCTN institutions strengthen their grant writing skills.
Key Information: Applicants must be preparing a cancer research grant for submission in 2026–27 and affiliated with SWOG or NCTN.
The Virtual Grant Writing Workshop offered by the Hope Foundation is a comprehensive, six-week online course aimed at early stage investigators preparing to submit cancer research grants. The program consists of bi-weekly sessions featuring didactic lectures on grantsmanship and biostatistics, interactive peer review, and guidance on crafting various grant sections. Participants receive direct feedback from experienced reviewers and access to biostatistical support. The workshop is led by Dr. Katherine Crew and a team of faculty with expertise tailored to applicants’ research interests and grant mechanisms. The course is free for eligible participants and focuses on preparing strong applications for career development awards (e.g., K awards) and pilot/research grants (e.g., R03, R21).