Supporting the next generation of behavioral scientists in establishing high-quality programs of research is critical to growing, sustaining, and maintaining the relevance of behavioral medicine for decades to come. However, as federal funding lines continue to become more competitive, trainees and early-career faculty may feel unsure about the benefits of applying for F- and K-series grants and how to manage grant writing requirements and expectations in the context of competing demands. Additionally, learning how to persist with and adapt research ideas after a grant is not funded is an important skill. This webinar will organize a panel of four diverse speakers with experience applying for and mentoring those applying for training and career development grants to discuss these important topics. Speaker representation will include individuals from the United States and Canada, R1 and R2 institutions, F- and K- awardees and mentors, applicants with experience ‘recovering’ from rejection, and individuals at a variety of life stages during grant writing. The panel will be asked to speak on several prepared topics, including “how do you know if a training or career development grant is ‘right’ for you?,” “how do you form a solid mentorship team?,” and “how can you fit grant writing into a busy academic schedule?” The majority of the webinar will be focused on answering attendees’ questions. A moderator from SBM's Student Special Interest Group will solicit questions from the audience for the panel. This webinar is designed for students, trainees, and early-career behavioral scientists.