Make Writing Happen This Summer: Join a CARTI SWAG by June 22
May 20, 2026
Do you keep telling yourself, “This week I’ll finally write,” only for it to fall to the bottom of your to‑do list? If so, the Center for Advanced Research Training & Innovation (CARTI) can help you turn good intentions into a sustainable scholarly writing habit.
We invite University of Maryland, Baltimore faculty to join a Scholarly Writing Accountability Group (SWAG), a supportive, online, peer‑led writing group designed to help you increase writing productivity and develop sustainable writing habits.
Groups will meet via Zoom once a week for one hour between the weeks of June 29 and Aug. 14 (seven weeks). Meeting dates/times will be arranged based on the availability submitted by faculty in their sign-up forms.
Groups will be formed based on these focus areas:
- K/CDA Grant Applications (Q&A opportunities with Marey Shriver, PhD, leader of CARTI's K grant writing class)
- R01 Grant Applications (or equivalent) (Q&A opportunities with Christy Chang, PhD, MS, leader of CARTI's R01 grant writing class)
- Manuscripts and Other Non-Grant Writing Projects
If you’re looking for dedicated writing time, structure, and peer accountability, a CARTI SWAG may be just what you need.
Questions? Contact Stacie Mendoza.
Learn more about SWAG and sign up by June 22.