Foundations of Successful Postdoc Proposal Writing - Spring 2026
For the 2026 Spring Semester, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA), in collaboration with the Research & Innovation Office (RIO), invites you to a dynamic series of proposal-writing information sessions designed to sharpen your grant and fellowship applications. From crafting compelling narratives to strengthening your overall proposal strategy, these sessions will dive into practical, high-impact techniques you can use right away—whether you’re applying for your first fellowship or refining a resubmission.
Questions or ideas for future topics? Reach out to us at opa@colorado.edu.
Planning: The Key to Successful Proposals
Discover how a solid plan enhances proposal competitiveness. This webinar will cover narrative structure, audience awareness, storytelling techniques and effective outlining.
Wednesday, February 18
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Writing with the Reviewer in Mind
Explore how to adapt proposal language and content based on the agency or reviewer priorities. This session will highlight the importance of using funder-specific language and provide guidance on how to apply it effectively, ensuring reviewers understand your project.
Wednesday, March 25
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Writing for Clarity and Concision
Master the art of clear and concise writing in proposals. This seminar will focus on effective sentence and paragraph construction, transitions, and strategies to maintain narrative flow.