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Manuscript Sprints

On your mark, get set, go…to submission of your next manuscript!
Manuscript sprints are small peer review groups that encourage authors to press to completion of a manuscript in 6 to 8 weeks. 

 

Investigators from across the clinical, translational, and basic sciences, whether university or medical center, are welcome. While groups are aimed at early career faculty, any investigator who has published at least one paper can participate.

Sprint teams of 3 to 5 authors meet weekly to review components of each others’ papers and keep each other accountable until the end.

Manuscript sprint teams form twice a year and meet via Zoom for 6 to 8 weeks.

UPCOMING SPRINTS [via Zoom]

Morning Sprint
Tuesdays, 10:30 AM- 12:00 AM
Begins September, 2025

Afternoon Sprint
Wednesdays, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Begins September, 2025

Times may change, please check back in August.

To join one of these sprints, email Rebecca Helton 

How it Works
Submit

Teams submit manuscript sections to their fellow group members one week before meetings.

Commit

Teams commit to providing written comments to each other each week.

Meet

Weekly meetings are used for focused comments and critique.

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Manuscript Sprints are designed to provide guidance for scholars preparing manuscripts for scientific journals.

Grant Pacing Workshops are a practical series of workshops and peer accountability meetings designed to pace attendees to the completion of
a grant.

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Manuscript Sprints sessions are held yearly in the Spring and Fall.

Email Rebecca Helton to receive more information.

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Manuscript Sprints are anywhere from six to eight weeks long, once a week.

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Manuscript Sprints have a peer review format, with a certified scientific writer on staff at Edge For Scholars, leading discussions.

QUESTIONS?

Email Rebecca Helton.

upcoming Manuscript Sprints events [ view all events ]
August 11, 2025 | 9:00 am (In-Person) Ms. Melissa Krasnove & Dr. Todd Edwards | 2525 West End, 6 Floor boardroom
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
August 20, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Bob Coffey
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Faculty Life
Doing Research
Early career faculty
August 27, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Lesa Black
EFS Seminar
Doing Research
Pre/Post Doc
September 10, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Mr. Alex Carroll
EFS Seminar
Productivity
Pre/Post Doc
September 17, 2025 | 12:00 pm TBA
EFS Seminar
Doing Research
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
October 22, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Bertha Hidalgo
EFS Seminar
Faculty Life
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
November 12, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Sean Collins
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
November 13, 2025 | 5:00 pm
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
November 19, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Bill Heerman
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Faculty Life
Writing & Publishing
Mentoring
Doing Research
Management & Leadership
Networking & Collaboration
Early career faculty
December 3, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Panel
EFS Seminar
Doing Research
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
December 4, 2025 | 5:00 pm Must have submitted survey of intent by November 13
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
January 12, 2026 | 9:00 am (In-Person) Ms. Melissa Krasnove & Dr. Todd Edwards | 2525 West End, 1040
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
January 21, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Panel
EFS Seminar
Mentoring
Early career faculty
RCR
January 28, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Panel
EFS Seminar
Mentoring
Early career faculty
RCR
February 4, 2026 | 12:00 pm Mr. Craig Boerner
EFS Seminar
Communication
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
February 11, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Bill Cooper
EFS Seminar
Pre/Post Doc
March 4, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Panel
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
March 19, 2026 | 5:00 pm
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
April 8, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Panel
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
April 9, 2026 | 5:00 pm Must have submitted survey of intent by March 19
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
April 29, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) TBA
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Faculty Life
Writing & Publishing
Productivity
Communication
Mentoring
Doing Research
Management & Leadership
Networking & Collaboration
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
July 23, 2026 | 5:00 pm
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
August 13, 2026 | 5:00 pm Must have submitted survey of intent by July 23
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
Find your group, set your schedule, and get writing
Testimonials
I joined the sessions for a manuscript I have been working on for some time, and the sessions really pushed me to finally shape the manuscript into its final versions. Before each session, we revised each other’s drafts and I was impressed on how much insightful feedback I got each time!

~ Manuscript Sprints Participant

I would recommend the Sprints for anyone who wants to improve their manuscript or who needs a little push or motivation to meet a deadline.

~ Manuscript Sprints Participant

The Manuscript Sprint was a great program that helped me write up a manuscript for a longstanding project. Over 6 weeks I wrote a full draft of the paper and got lots of helpful feedback from the other participants.

~ Manuscript Sprints Participant

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Success

Assistant Professor

Department
Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
Award Type
  • K08 Recipient
EFS Programs Used

Instructor

Department
Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Award Type
  • K08

Assistant Professor

Department
Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Public Health
Award Type
  • K23

Assistant Professor

Department
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Psychology
Award Type
  • R01 Recipient



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