Advanced Course in Grant Writing (AGW)

AGW class of 2024–25

Get hands-on experience preparing grant applications for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF) or other funding institutions during the Advanced Course in Grant Writing (AGW).

During this intensive, four-part course led by faculty with expertise in preparing and submitting grants, participants will gain insight into the entire grant preparation process (including a personalized review of your proposal), leaving you equipped with a polished grant proposal as a principal investigator.

2025–2026 workshop dates and location

Session I: Sept. 11–12, 2025; In person at RSNA headquarters
Session II: Nov. 6–7, 2025; Virtual
Session III: Feb. 5–6, 2026; Virtual
Session IV: April 2–3, 2026; In person at RSNA headquarters

Applications are open

Applications are currently being accepted. Review the learning objectives and applicant criteria below and apply by July 15.

Participants are responsible for air travel and ground transportation to the course site. RSNA will provide meals and hotel accommodations for two nights during the first and fourth sessions. There is no separate fee for this course.

Learning objectives

Articulate the elements of an effective grant proposal.
Produce a quality study design, supported by a well-justified budget and a realistic timeline.
Write a grant proposal for the intended audience in compliance with grant instructions and demonstrate the mechanics and logic of effective expository writing.
Describe the components and psychology of the grant review process.

Applicant criteria

The course is open to all subspecialties in radiology, radiation oncology and nuclear medicine.

Successful applicants must:

Agree to attend all four sessions in the format advertised
Have no previous funding as a principal investigator on an NIH- or NSF-funded project
Hold an MD or PhD and be a faculty member
Have the support of the department chair, including release time to attend the course sessions and time to complete assignments
Have a viable research idea that matches current research priorities
Have a mentor who is willing to provide written input on the proposal-in-progress
Be prepared to discuss and develop their research idea over the course of the four sessions, with the aim to submit a proposal to NIH, NSF or other funding entity by the October 2026 deadline
Commit to having an RSNA membership at the time of the program, if accepted

Course director

Gayle Woloschak, PhD

AGW workshop testimonials

2023–24 participants

"The AGW workshop was by far one of the best investments in my career as an academic and researcher since my research fellowship. The workshop helps demystify the ambiguous process of grant writing in the best way possible, helping you write and review one, start to finish. Would highly recommend it."

"Since the class, I have successfully landed three large grants totaling over 5.7 million dollars. I am now being sought out by others to be a collaborator on their grants as well, which has resulted in me being on an average of five active grants a year. I am greatly indebted to RSNA for the AGW experience. I highly recommend the program."