Write Winning Grants
REGISTER HERETuesday, October 20, 2026
8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
STEW 302/306
About the Workshop
Purdue is pleased to host this highly acclaimed grant writing program. The workshop emphasizes idea development, identifying the most appropriate funding agency, writing effectively for reviewers, and proven strategies for presenting a compelling proposal.
Participants will receive intensive grant writing instruction interspersed with agency-specific guidance.
Each participant will select one of four agency-specific workbooks:
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Any Other Agency
About the Presenter
Dr. John Robertson received his Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from The University of Texas at Austin. He joined the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2004, where he served as a faculty member in the Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology & Therapeutics and as an associate member of the University of Kansas Cancer Center.
Dr. Robertson has received competitive funding from both NIH and non-federal sponsors, authored 30 peer-reviewed publications and three book chapters, served on grant review panels and journal editorial boards, and has been consistently recognized for excellence in teaching.
Who Should Attend
This full-day workshop is designed for faculty and full-time research staff who have some experience writing grant applications. Unfortunately, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate students cannot be accommodated.
Each workbook costs $75, which will be covered by the participant’s college. Lunch will be provided. There is no cost to participants; however, lunches and workbooks are ordered specifically for each registrant, so those who register are expected to attend. Because the workshop builds throughout the day, participants are encouraged to avoid scheduling conflicts whenever possible. Those who register but do not attend will not receive a workbook.