Seeking “grant coaches” for Spring 2026!
Introduction
The overall goal is to help faculty develop competitive grant applications through peer support.
- Research huddles strengthen proposal concepts in a live 1-hour session
- Proposal reviews strengthen full proposal drafts through feedback and live review sessions
As a grant coach, you would support proposals based on your expertise:
- Participate in 1-2 research huddles (no preparation needed)
- Review 2-3 full proposal drafts and participate in short mock review sessions
Benefits of participating:
- Help faculty secure funding and advance their career
- Build new connections and community
- Receive recognition from the Dean’s office
Please contact Karen Cielo (kcielo@uic.edu) if you are interested or would like to learn more!
Modified on December 17, 2025