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15 - Quantify your results in grant application...
Quantifying expected outcomes in grant applications shows reviewers your project is realistic; quantifying results in papers clarifies their relevance.
15 - Quantify your results in grant applications and papers
Quantifying expected outcomes in grant applications shows reviewers your project is realistic; quantifying results in papers clarifies their relevance.

14 - Avoid these 'sexy' words in grant applicat...
Seemingly sexy terms are in fact dull and uninformative. For example, instead of claiming ânoveltyâ, you should present your projectâs added value.
14 - Avoid these 'sexy' words in grant applications (new, interdisciplinary...)
Seemingly sexy terms are in fact dull and uninformative. For example, instead of claiming ânoveltyâ, you should present your projectâs added value.

12 â Four simple steps to write a PhD extensio...
PhD extension grants are often written like progress reports. Instead, explain that youâve almost built a complete chain of evidence, but are missing a crucial link that would enable publication.
12 â Four simple steps to write a PhD extension grant application
PhD extension grants are often written like progress reports. Instead, explain that youâve almost built a complete chain of evidence, but are missing a crucial link that would enable publication.

11 â The 2 âDsâ of objectives for high-risk fun...
For applications to high-risk funding schemes, research objectives should follow a different logical progression from traditional schemes: Objective 1 should be âDoableâ and at least another objective âDreamableâ.
11 â The 2 âDsâ of objectives for high-risk funding schemes
For applications to high-risk funding schemes, research objectives should follow a different logical progression from traditional schemes: Objective 1 should be âDoableâ and at least another objective âDreamableâ.

9 â Follow the 3 âDsâ for crystal-clear researc...
Grant applications often get rejected because their research objectives don't follow the logical progression that funding panels and reviewers unconsciously expect: Objectives 1, 2, 3 should be âDoneâ, âDoableâ, âDreamableâ.
9 â Follow the 3 âDsâ for crystal-clear research objectives
Grant applications often get rejected because their research objectives don't follow the logical progression that funding panels and reviewers unconsciously expect: Objectives 1, 2, 3 should be âDoneâ, âDoableâ, âDreamableâ.
7 â In grant applications, state your hypothesi...
Most researchers state a scientific aim that's too generic. Your aim should include your hypothesis, your readouts and your a priori, i.e. which direction you think the effect you study will...
7 â In grant applications, state your hypothesis and your a priori
Most researchers state a scientific aim that's too generic. Your aim should include your hypothesis, your readouts and your a priori, i.e. which direction you think the effect you study will...