There will be a three-hour workshop in the morning, followed by 15-minute one-to-one sessions in the afternoon, alongside an extended opportunity to write.
The course is run by Dr Sheena Wilkinson, Royal Literary Fund consultant fellow. Sheena has extensive experience in working with students in the health sciences, including running academic writing workshops. Her approach is creative and interactive, aimed to get you thinking about what motivates you as a writer, and to give you various tools and tips to become a more successful communicator.
The morning workshop will cover:
The afternoon one-to-one sessions will be 15 minutes each. Sheena will give you individual feedback based on previously submitted extracts of your work. During this time, the other students can remain in a calm, productive working environment and carry on with practical writing activities. This is the opportunity to make progress on your thesis, your plan, your reading or whatever you decide. Please bring any supporting materials you may want to refer to.
Please read the eligibility criteria before completing the online form.
The NIHR ARC South London PhD writing course is for PhD students who are working in applied health research. The PhD writing course is funded by the NIHR ARC South London.
You are eligible to apply for the PhD writing course if you meet all of the following criteria:
Let us know if your research is allied to one of the ARC South London's research themes.
Eligible students will be allocated a place on the course on a first-come, first-served basis until the maximum number has been reached: 14 students for the workshop and 12 students for the one-to-one session.
Please complete the form online for the NIHR ARC South London writing course.
Please note: there are limited places on this fully funded course sponsored by ARC South London. Non-attendance will result in a financial penalty to the sponsors and will deprive other students of the opportunity to attend.