Grant Application is an essential part of scientists’ professional life. It requires extensive skills: not only writing but also story-telling and persuasive communication. Many scientists encounter important challenges while developing a grant application, such as fear of rejection or high competition. However, grant application and its challenges can be mastered if you know the right techniques.

Are you a PhD student, postdoc, or starting group leader? Do you want to enhance your career prospects in academia? Do you wish to improve one of the most vital skills of succeeding in science?

Our Grant Application Course is made for you! Join the BCF Grant Application Course focusing on how to write a successful grant application. During this intensive two-day course, you will be taught by seasoned scientists, grant application experts who have reviewed hundreds of grants and assessors from funding bodies.

This course covers the following aspects of grant application:
1. How to find the right funding opportunity out of the hundreds of funding options available.
2. How to determine and evaluate suitable topics for a successful grant application.
3. How to write an appealing grant summary to entice people to continue reading.
4. How to structure an application and tips and pointers to make your application successful.

Speakers will include amongst others:
1. Seasoned professors with extensive grant track records.
2. Grant application consultants who have reviewed and supported hundreds of grants over their career.
3. Experience stories from early-stage researchers who just obtained successful funding themselves such as Veni, Rubicon, Marie-Curie fellowships or other early stage grants.
4. Professionals from funding bodies to tell you about their perspective and views on successful grants.