Funding (Fridays on) Thursdays Session 2: One Page, One Shot: How to Write a LOI That Opens Doors

Many funders request Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), or similar pre-applications, as a first contact to review grant proposals. This workshop will focus on the process to write these short, often 1- to 5-page documents in a clear, concise, and engaging manner. Michelle Leonard, Proposal Development Specialist at the UMass Office of Research Development, will guide participants through an overview of how funders use LOIs and their common requirements. Loren Walker, Director of ORD, will introduce the "Impact Canvas Toolkit" and describe how it can be used to prepare competitive LOIs that will get you in the door.

Grants funding can be critical to faculty careers, but difficult to pull off on your own given limited time. ISSR invites you to take part in a flexible, workshop series aimed at motivating, informing, and supporting faculty writing grants for submission.

Stop by each session for collaborative learning and work sessions that will help you stay on track for your goals, or hop in for only the sessions you need. Our registration form offers you a one-stop chance to sign up for the Funding (Fridays on) Thursdays sessions that interest you most, all semester long. An online option is also available by request.

All can self-enroll for the Funding (Fridays on) Thursdays on Canvas, where you will find a full library of helpful resources for all stages of the grant writing process. New registrants can review past materials, and seek support from ISSR for early stages of grant development.

Sessions meet on selected Thursdays from 12:00 am - 1:15 pm - with food and drinks provided in the ISSR Lab.

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