Step 4: Prepare Your Writing Sample

All applicants are asked to submit a writing sample using a specific writing topic. Your writing sample will help determine the potential quality of your written work. Please note that submitting pre-published work is not advised and will not be considered an acceptable writing sample.

To complete this step,

• First, view how we measure writing samples.
• Next, write 3 paragraphs (maximum) using the following writing topic:
  
  Describe and support with details, your strengths as a grant reviewer that clearly demonstrates your ability to participate in competitive reviews. (New reviewers can describe potential strengths.)