We are hosting a Writing Retreat for National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW)! Postdocs and graduate students are welcome to attend.

We know that writing can be hard to find time for, especially when you’re writing something non-scientific. If you are working on applications for jobs, internships, fellowships, or anything else, now is the perfect time to join us!

We’ll provide you with a work station, outlets, coffee, snacks, lunch, a structured schedule, and a consultation room where you can get help from CPD staff if you hit a roadblock. All you need to bring is your laptop, charger, and a writing project you’d like to work on.

This event is not a workshop, it's more choose-your-own-adventure. Our goal is to provide a supportive environment for you to make progress on a writing goal that’s important to you. Come for a single 45-minute writing “sprint,” or stay for the full retreat.

Registration opens on September 8, 2026.

Schedule

11 – 11:30 a.m.: Orientation and get set up

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: Writing Sprint #1

Lunch provided (30 min)

12:45 – 1:30 p.m.: Writing Sprint #2

Stretch break (15 min) – coffee and pastries available

1:45 – 2:30 p.m.: Writing Sprint #3

Stretch break (15 min)

2:45 – 3:30 p.m.: Writing Sprint #4

3:30 – 4:00 p.m.: Finish up and congratulate yourself!

FAQ

https://career.ucsf.edu/career-and-professional-development-writing-retreats