
Research Writing Groups
Supportive communities for research and writing projects
Eligibility
Conveners: CHASS Faculty or Graduate Students
Participants: at least 50% from CHASS, all others welcome
Deadlines
Sept 29 (Fall 2025)
Dec 8 (Winter 2026)
Mar 16 (Spring 2026)
June 8 (Summer 2026)
About Research Writing Groups (*updated for 2025-26)
Build accountability and community while staying on-track with your writing goals this quarter.
Research Writing Group program details:
- Awards provide $25 gift cards to participants who attend a majority of scheduled meetings during the quarter
- Groups agree to meet at least five times over the quarter (in person or on Zoom)
- Participants may join more than one writing group, but are eligible for only one gift card per quarter
- Groups may re-apply each quarter, as long as program guidelines are met successfully
- Conveners agree to track attendance and provide a short report at the end of the quarter
- Minimum group size is four scholars
Participants
- Conveners – CHASS Faculty or Graduate Students
- At least half the group must be CHASS scholars
- Up to 50% of the group may come from other UCR departments