The PRS Workshop uses immersive, active-writing, and active-oral presentation design, with one-on-one feedback from NIH-funded faculty-mentors drawn from the PRS membership. During the two-day Workshop, young investigator participants compose a clear grant proposal that tells a logical, cohesive story and makes concise statements of scientific premise, significance, innovation, and impact. Young investigators also learn clear writing and oral communication skills.
The Workshop is funded by awards from Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and Mead Johnson Nutrition. Successful applicants attend the two-day Workshop and the PRS Annual Meeting directly following the Workshop.
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Applications for the 2025 Workshop open in March 2025
APPLY NOW for the 2025 PRS NIH – Mead Johnson Nutrition Young Investigator Grant Writing Workshop!
The 2025 PRS Young Investigator Workshop will be held September 11 and 12 at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Spring, CO, with the PRS Annual Meeting being held September 12-14 at the same location. Attendance at both the Workshop and Annual Meeting is required for successful applicants.
Application Information
Applications Due by May 31, 2025
We welcome applications from senior post-doctoral or clinical fellows and junior faculty (up to 5 years as Assistant Professor) engaged in perinatal research. Successful candidates will demonstrate scholarly achievements appropriate for career stage, have identified upcoming grant opportunities they will pursue, and be prepared to work on their proposal at the Workshop. Nominees are expected to attend both the Workshop and the PRS Annual Meeting.
If selected for an award, the Society will arrange and cover registration costs of the Workshop and Annual Meeting, including: hotel room for four nights and all meals. The applicant and their institution are responsible for all travels to and from the venue. Late applications will not be accepted, and we do not accept applications for previous participants..
Prior to applying, make sure that you have prepared the following documents in PDF or Word format:
- Applicant Curriculum Vitae: Should emphasize accomplishments towards a research career. (required)
- Letter of Nomination: usually by a PRS Member, Mentor, Division Head, Department Chair, or a supervisor who can indicate how the candidate will benefit from attending the meeting and Workshop (including plans for upcoming grant submissions). (required)
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