Scientific Writing Workshops
CSIRO Publishing offer a variety writing workshops to help scientists develop the skills to write journal papers, grant applications and technical reports that achieve desired outcomes.
These workshops are available in face-to-face or online formats. They combine facilitator led discussions and activities with opportunities to apply the material and receive individualised feedback.
Browse the various workshop categories to learn more about the workshops available. If you are interested in a workshop or you would like to know how we can best meet your needs, you can make an inquiry using the INQUIRE ABOUT A WORKSHOP link and our highly experienced facilitators can tailor workshops to your specific needs.
| Publishing with Impact |
Learn all aspects of writing and publishing scientific peer-reviewed journal articles, from developing a research question to responding to reviewers. Venue: Online via Microsoft Teams hosted by CSIRO Publishing. |
| Writing Effective Reports |
Learn to write reports that are well presented, communicate their content effectively and deliver the best outcomes for your client. Venue: Online via Microsoft Teams hosted by CSIRO Publishing. |
| Writing Winning Scientific Proposals |
Learn how to write research proposals and grant applications that are well positioned for success. Venue: Online via Microsoft Teams hosted by CSIRO Publishing. |
Workshops for organisations
Our workshops are designed for groups of 8 to 24 participants. If you are part of an organisation you can choose from one of our existing workshops or we tailor a workshop to suit your needs.
Workshops for individuals
Individuals may be able to join online workshops scheduled by our facilitators throughout the year. Contact us to find out when the next online workshop in running.
Annual Membership Plan
Do you host multiple scientific writing sessions each year? Our new Annual Membership Plan is designed to maximise your team's writing potential while providing significant value and budget predictability.
Strategic Tiered Savings
| Membership Tier | NO PLAN | BRONZE | SILVER | GOLD |
| Days Committed | 3 or 4 | 5 or 6 | 7+ | |
| Discount | 0% | 20% | 25% | 30% |
How It Works
We have designed the program to allow for maximum flexibility:
| Mix and Match: | Locked-In Savings: | Ability to Upgrade: | Your Year, Your Way: |
| Choose any combination of workshops. You might select four 1-day workshops or combine one 2-day workshop with two 1-day workshops to reach your 4-day goal. | Your initial commitment secures a discounted rate for 12 months of workshops; if you add days during this time, they will be honoured at that same rate. | If you add enough days to reach a higher membership tier, we will apply the better discount to every day in that new tier. | Your 12-month period of workshops begins on the day of your first workshop. Precise dates are negotiable to fit your team's schedule. |
We are firm believers that writing is an integral part of science
We believe with a bit of practice and applying some basic writing principles all scientific professionals can be efficient and effective writers (and might even enjoy the process!).
By attending a CSIRO Writing Workshop we can help you:
- Plan your writing tasks and overcome writer’s block
- Write with clarity, style, authority, and impact
- Become a more confident writer
- Turn writing into a habit
We aim to help you achieve your goals including:
- Publishing in high impact peer-reviewed journals and receive more citations
- Securing funding for research grants
- Producing high quality technical and client reports within project timelines and budgets
- Submitting competitive CVs and cover letters that highlight your skills to a variety of employers
Our experience
As a publisher of over 27 international scientific journals and a large books program, CSIRO Publishing is able to draw upon its extensive network of Editors and in-house expertise to present workshops and training programs that meet the needs of attendees through a unique combination of publishing know-how, writing and editorial experience, and teaching skills.