NSERC/SSHRC Writing Workshops
Academic Writing Resources
The U of A offers various writing resources to graduate students.
Interested in a writing retreat?
Email us at dgiroux@ualberta.ca.
Workshop Descriptions
The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies and the Writing Centre (Academic Success Centre) are working together to offer a series of free workshops for graduate students. These workshops focus on helping students to successfully communicate their research and improve their academic performance.
Meet the Instructors
Dr. Kate Pratt
Dr. Kate Pratt is the writing services director at Writing Services (Academic Success Centre).
Bhuva Narayanan
Bhuva Narayanan is a graduate writing advisor at Writing Services (ASC).
Dr. Kristen Schiedel
Dr. Kristen Schiedel is a graduate writing advisor at Writing Services (ASC)
Dr. Jonathan Simmons
Dr. Jonathan Simmons is a graduate writing advisor at Writing Services (ASC).
Upcoming Workshops
Register for all upcoming workshops on .
SSHRC/NSERC: Strengthening Your Grant Proposal
Next session: Oct. 1, 2025 | 2 - 4 p.m. MT | Online
Transform your draft into a competitive SSHRC/NSERC application. Learn our 5-step process for eliminating unnecessary jargon, explaining complex concepts clearly, and tightening your writing to maximize impact within page limits. You will also learn how to strengthen your research narrative to enhance the persuasiveness of your proposal.
SSHRC/NSERC: Using AI Tools for Grant Writing with Integrity
Next session: Oct. 28, 2025 | 1 - 3 p.m. MT | Online
Use AI tools responsibly while maintaining academic integrity in your SSHRC/NSERC applications. This workshop covers responsible use considerations and strategies for using AI to enhance your writing process without compromising your authentic voice.