Unfortunately this workshop is now full. This workshop introduces early career scholars to the grant review process through mock review exercises with experienced panelists and representatives from Leakey and Wenner-Gren.

Date and Time: March 12, 2025 from 1–5pm

Have you ever wondered what really happens to your grant proposal once you send it off to a funding organization? Join us for a “mock review” workshop where you will learn about the review processes at the Leakey Foundation and Wenner-Gren Foundation, through hands-on evaluation of proposals. Heralded last year as “the best thing I’ve ever done at the AABA meetings” by one attendee, you don’t want to miss this opportunity to see into the black box of grant reviewing. This half-day workshop, jointly sponsored by the AABA Professional Development Committee and the two funding organizations, introduces senior graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and junior faculty to grant reviewing through mock review exercises, presentations, and discussions. Prior to the workshop, participants will consider past proposals provided by biological anthropology researchers. During the workshop, experienced panelists will join workshop participants in the mock review of proposals. Staff from the funding organizations will provide an overview of the review processes and lead group discussions based on the mock review experiences. 

This workshop requires registration with a maximum of 24 participants in total. Please complete this form to be included.