Self-Paced Courses
Build knowledge on your schedule with flexible, self-paced courses designed to strengthen core research skills and support independent learning.
NIH Grant Writing
Who it's for: early career researchers, clinical scholars, clinician educators, Ph.D. researchers, clinical research professionals, APPs, nurses
Get guidance on NIH grantsmanship and writing from a professional grant writer. This library of self-directed courses covers most NIH funding mechanisms (F, K, R, and T).
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The courses offer tips and strategies for:
- On demand courses
- Creating a work plan
- Communicating with your program office
- Navigating resubmissions
The grant writing team offers live help sessions and boot camps for everyone who registers to use the library. Download Workshop information about the grant writing courses.
- Ongoing online enrollment

As a first-time NIH applicant preparing to apply for a K award, Meg Bouvier’s grant writing course library has been an invaluable resource. I have only reviewed the first three chapters thus far but it is clear that they are meticulously structured, offering deep insights into the grant writing process, far beyond superficial advice, reflecting the presenter’s extensive experience. The practical tips and the ability to save slides for future reference have been particularly beneficial. I am extremely grateful our university has provided us access to this essential tool.”
Manuscript Writing Course
Who it's for: early career researchers, Ph.D. researchers, APPs, nurses, clinical research professionals
Learn how to successfully develop, draft, and complete peer-reviewed manuscripts. The curriculum ensures a consistent understanding of core writing skills, publication processes, and authorship ethics.
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- Online and self-paced
- No special software required; internet access is necessary
- Content is provided via video lectures, downloadable templates, checklists, and optional discussion prompts
This modular training includes four sections:
- Getting Started
- Understanding Authorship
- Writing Your Manuscript
- Stages of Publication
For Workshop information, see our information sheet (PDF).
Sign up Mastering Manuscript Writing: Getting Started
Sign up Mastering Manuscript Writing: Understanding Authorship
Sign up Mastering Manuscript Writing: Writing Your Manuscript
Clinical Research Foundations Training
Who it's for: clinical researchers
Quickly learn the fundamentals of conducting clinical research at UT Southwestern. Clinical Research Foundations Training introduces new and/or newly hired clinical researchers to the concepts and skills necessary to be successful in their role.
The training is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of foundational research knowledge and ensure that research personnel have a consistent and standardized foundational understanding of the requirements to successfully deliver clinical research.
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Workshop highlights:
- Mandatory for individuals who are new to research at UT Southwestern
- Optional for other employees
- Self-paced
- Online