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strong scientific writing skills foundation successful research career require training practice although skills critical completing phd students receive little formal writing instruction prior joining graduate program 2015 university iowa medical scientist training program mstp addressed issue developing scientific writing course grant writing basics gwb describe structure course effectiveness gwb interactive workshopbased course uses national institutes health nih f30 predoctoral fellowship proposal platform building writing expertise gwb incorporates established pedagogical principles adult learning including flipped classrooms peer teaching reiterative evaluation time spent class centers active student analysis previously submitted fellowship applications discussion writing resources active writing facilitated small group discussion critiques student writing samples revision discussion panel experienced study section members student completed fellowship submission outcomes gwb include substantial increase number applications submitted fellowships awarded rigorous evaluation provides evidence learning objectives met students gained confidence scientific writing skills ability give constructive feedback findings show investment formal training written scientific communication provides foundation good writing habits knowledge skills needed succeed vital aspect scientific research career furthermore highlight evaluation valuable guiding course evolution strategies embedded gwb adapted use graduate program advance scientific writing skills among trainees