How to win a grant in 2017

Most research projects need financial support, the source of which is various grants. However, applying for a grant does not mean getting the necessary amount of funds for the implementation of even the most important and interesting research project. What needs to be done to maximize the chances of winning a grant?

You will need

• - perseverance;

• - computer;

• - text editor;

Instruction manual

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First of all, choose the right grants and contests in which you want to participate. Do not focus on projects that are too expensive if you are applying for the first time.

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As a rule, getting a collective grant, the implementation of which will be carried out by an entire laboratory or department of your organization, is much easier than winning an individual grant.

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Since 2008, state funds have been giving preference to young researchers, so if you are one, then the chances of getting a grant increase significantly. If you are already over 35 years old, then make sure that the staff of the grant includes young specialists.

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Despite the fact that the use of the words “innovative”, “unique”, “nano” and so on in the grant application does not carry a meaning, finding them in their places, oddly enough, is welcome.

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Evaluate how your work corresponds to the direction of the competition and, based on this, formulate the name and main goal of the study.

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Be sure to perfectly fill out all the application forms and additional materials submitted for the competition.

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Request an amount of cash that is less than the maximum available under the grant, so you will significantly increase your chances of winning.

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It is advisable already at the time of application to have a backlog in the work and several publications on the topic. That is, the grant committee should have the impression that your research has been practically completed, and there is not enough for it to be completed and put your ideas into practice.

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Find out about the possibility of patenting the results obtained during the study. If there is such an opportunity, then indicate it in the application.

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It is advisable not to resort to the help of third-party organizations when planning the implementation of the grant, or to reduce such interactions to the unique departments or laboratories of the research institute.

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Finally, you just need to be sure that your work is the best, most meaningful and useful.

note

Even if the study has flaws, do not mention them in the application. Set real goals, do not forget that you will have to report on the grant later.

Useful advice

If you are applying for several grants at once, then make sure that the text of the applications is different.