Check out the King’s Prize Fellowship. A great opportunity for postdocs! Not only will you develop your independent research, but securing this fellowship will strengthen your candidacy for intermediate-level postdoctoral opportunities. 🗓️ Deadline: April 27, 2025 🔗 www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/108525-...

A research fellowship offers not just funding but the freedom to shape your research vision. In my latest blog, I cover why fellowships matter, types, tips, and more: theresearchbid.co.uk/fellowships-... Not sure where to start or need guidance on your application? Get in touch! I'd love to help!

Have you ever wondered what happens AFTER you submit your fellowship application? 🤔 Here’s what happens next: 🔹 Eligibility check 🔹 Peer review 🔹 Applicant response (if applicable) 🔹 Panel review 🔹 Interview (if applicable) 🔹 Final decision 📅 It can take months, so patience is key!

Funding applications can feel daunting. I keep hearing: ⚠️ “I’m not competitive enough.” ⚠️ “I lack publications.” ⚠️ “Funding is too hard.” But you don’t need a perfect track record - just proof you’re the right person for this research! Focus on what you do bring. Believe in yourself. 🌱

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬! Many researchers hesitate to showcase their achievements. But your proposal isn’t just about research, it’s about YOU as a leader. Here’s how to own your expertise: ✅ Be bold ✅ Use the first person ✅ Highlight your track record ✅ Provide evidence Confidence = clarity.

The 𝐔𝐊𝐑𝐈 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 are now open, offering up to £260,000 over two years for research exploring AI's role in shaping science. 🗓️ Deadline: April 10, 2025 www.ukri.org/opportunity/...

If you're an early career researcher - perhaps based in a fledgling authoritarian state - and want an out, @britishacademy.bsky.social offer 2-year fellowships to come to a UK university (including relocation costs and research funds). www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/inte...

I am delighted to share my recent review paper on AAV viral vectors, which highlights their latest clinical applications, manufacturing processes, and their potential for treating age-related conditions. 👉 www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/17...

📎 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐩: 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫-𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲! Funders receive many applications, so make yours stand out by aligning it with their priorities! ✅ Match objectives → show how your research fits ✅ Use their language ✅ Highlight impact beyond academia

Presenting your research idea effectively is key to securing funding. 💡Here are the top tips to follow: ✅Be clear and confident ✅Highlight your expertise ✅Keep related work concise ✅Outline a feasible plan ✅Share evidence (preliminary data, prototypes, publications)

Securing research funding is tough. I know. I’ve been there. My mission: to simplify the grant/fellowship application process and maximise your success. My solutions: ✨ Strategic proposal reviews ✨ 1:1 coaching ✨ Interview prep DM me or book a free call to learn more: calendly.com/limor-theres...

With AI’s growing role in academic writing, I checked the 𝐔𝐊𝐑𝐈 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐈 in research funding applications. Interestingly, applicants can use AI (but accuracy, originality, and transparency matter!) while assessors must not use AI in reviews/decisions. Full policy: www.ukri.org/publications...

📢 New Funding for Lecturers! The 𝐁𝐁𝐒𝐑𝐂 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝟐) supports early-career university lecturers or equivalent researchers leading their first major research project. Funding: up to £2M for 5 years. Deadline: 23 April 2025. More info: www.ukri.org/opportunity/...

The Royal Society's Newton International Fellowships will open for applications next week on 21 January. These fellowships are for non-UK early career scientists who wish to conduct research in the UK. Find out more on our website: #RSGrants royalsociety.org/grants/newto...

Feeling lost in the UK research funding maze? Let’s simplify it! After navigating it myself, I’ve created a blog post to help you: 🔍 Clarify the UK’s funding landscape 💡 Highlight major funders 📋 Share tips for finding the best opportunities. Read more: theresearchbid.co.uk/exploring-re...

I danced ballet for over 15 years. 🩰 Dancing on pointe shoes is painful! Applying for grants/fellowships can feel the same: uncomfortable, frustrating, and discouraging. But persistence turns effort into achievement. Don’t give up on your spotlight!💃 Photo by Leila de Haan (Unsplash)

Looking for climate and health research funding? We're funding teams to investigate how climate mitigation solutions affect health in low- and middle-income countries. 🗓️ Pre-applications due: 18 February 2025 Learn more ⤵️ wellcome.org/grant-fundin...

The most important element to convey in your grant/fellowship proposal is 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 for your field. Don’t let it get lost in rewrites and revisions. Let your enthusiasm shine through!🔆 You have the drive, vision, and determination to overcome obstacles. Keep that spark alive. It sets you apart.

Researchers spend approximately 45% of their time on administrative activities related to #grants rather than actual #research. The current #competition in research #funding has significant drawbacks; evidence-based improvements of the funding system are required: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

Did you know? You only have 1 to 2 minutes to grab the attention of non-expert reviewers, so make every word count. Grant or fellowship proposals are often reviewed by people outside your field. Experts may spend 30 minutes reading, but non-experts skim. Make key points stand out early and clearly.

🎓🚀 Exciting Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity! The RAEng UK IC Fellowships support early-career researchers in science or engineering to conduct unclassified research with up to £250k funding. 🗓 Deadline: 29 April 2025 💡 Start your application now! Visit: raeng.org.uk/ukicpostdoc

Are you working on your grant/fellowship application this holiday season? I know how tough this can be. Striking the right balance between writing and holiday plans is key. Set daily goals, plan work hours, prioritise essentials, and take breaks to recharge. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!

Wednesday Wisdom: Presenting the Research Problem in Funding Proposals 🔹 Define the problem: What’s being solved and why it matters? 🔹 Show its uniqueness: Why is it essential to solve this? 🔹 Start bold: Present the problem early in the proposal, before exploring previous work.

Early-career researcher transitioning to independence? Don’t miss the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships (FLF) Round 10, opening 3 Feb 2025! Up to 7 years of funding (£300K to >£2M), supporting impactful interdisciplinary projects. 💡 TIP: Check your institution’s internal selection process early!