NSERC/SSHRC Grant Writing Workshops
Academic Writing Resources
The U of A offers various writing resources to graduate students.
Library Writing Resources
Workshop Descriptions
The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies and the Writing Centre (Academic Success Centre) are working together to offer a series of free workshops for graduate students. These workshops focus on helping students to successfully communicate their research and improve their academic performance.
Meet the Instructors
Dr. Kate Pratt
Dr. Kate Pratt is the writing services director at Writing Services (Academic Success Centre).
Bhuva Narayanan
Bhuva Narayanan is a graduate writing advisor at Writing Services (ASC).
Dr. Kristen Schiedel
Dr. Kristen Schiedel is a graduate writing advisor at Writing Services (ASC)
Dr. Jonathan Simmons
Dr. Jonathan Simmons is a graduate writing advisor at Writing Services (ASC).
Upcoming Workshops
Register for all upcoming workshops on campusBRIDGE.
SSHRC/NSERC: Storytelling in Funding Proposals
Next session: March 18, 2026 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT | Online
Capture the reviewer's attention by borrowing techniques from storytelling. This session helps you frame your research data as a compelling narrative, making your project more memorable and persuasive to funding committees.
SSHRC/NSERC: Writing Concisely for Grant Proposals
Next session: March 31, 2026 | 1 - 2 p.m. MT | Online
Sharpen your editing skills to make every word count. This workshop focuses on cutting clutter and explaining complex ideas simply, ensuring your proposal is clear and accessible to reviewers outside your direct field of study.