Penn Graduate Student Center

Navigating the Grant

Get Grant Advice

Our one-on-one matching program connects grad students who are currently applying for grants with Grant Advisors who have won specific grants in the past. There is no fee associated with this program.

To use this service, you must have already prepared a written draft of your grant proposal. A Grant Advisor will meet with an applicant for one hour to review the proposal and offer constructive criticism, insight, and advice. This meeting is intended as an opportunity for you to 'workshop' your grant application with someone who has been sucessful with the same grant!

Advising Request Form

You will be notified about the status of your request within 5 business days.

We will make every effort to match all applicants with Grant Advisors, but this service relies on the availability of our team of volunteers. Please be aware that by submitting an advising request, you are not guaranteed a one-on-one session.

Applicant Details

First Name*
Last Name*
Email*
Field of Study*

If you selected "Other", please specify your field below.

Area of Specialization

Grant Details

Grant Name or Provider*

If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the grant provider below.

Proposal Topic*

Advising Preferences

3 weekday options (with times) when you are available to meet with an Advisor.*
(example: Tuesdays, 9-10 AM and 3-7 PM)

Weekday & Time #1
Weekday & Time #2
Weekday & Time #3

Common Room Hours

Monday - Thursday:
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat & Sun: 12 Noon - 6:00 PM

Graduate Student Center

3615 Locust Walk
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia PA 19104-6221
215-746-6868
center@gsc.upenn.edu

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