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Grant writing guides

Practical, opinionated guides written for European academic researchers. No fluff, no fundraising clichés — just what moves the needle with a panel.

Writing

9 min read

How to Write an ERC Starting Grant Proposal

Part B1 framing, CV narrative, interview preparation — what actually moves the needle with an ERC panel.

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5 min read

Writing a Convincing Grant Budget Justification

Align costs with work packages, avoid round numbers, and pre-empt the cuts reviewers love to make.

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Process

7 min read

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship: The Application Checklist

Mobility rule, supervisor fit, Part B structure, and the common rejection reasons that sink first-time applicants.

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Strategy

6 min read

Choosing the Right ERC Panel for Your Proposal

Panel scope overlap, primary vs secondary panel strategy, and when your "obvious" panel is the wrong choice.

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