by Ellen Schenk | Nov 16, 2023 | News
This year, I had the opportunity to support a funding proposal in the field of regenerative medicine for osteoarthritis, a project that resonated with me on a personal level. A few weeks ago, I underwent knee replacement surgery due to osteoarthritis. Thankfully, the...
by Ellen Schenk | Sep 1, 2023 | Successes
In my role as an independent funding advisor and grant writer, I often find myself in a trainer position. Just this week, I had the opportunity to train research managers and administrators (RMAs) and researchers in Slovenia. We covered the basics of grant writing and...
by Ellen Schenk | Aug 11, 2023 | Successes
In my world of independent grant writing, the journey is as significant as the destination. The intricate dance of crafting funding proposals, especially for collaborative projects, demands months of dedication. The culmination of this effort, the moment of...
by Ellen Schenk | Jul 14, 2023 | Tips and tricks
As summer heats up in Europe, many are basking in the sun, enjoying a well-deserved break. However, for coordinators of consortia gearing up for the Horizon Europe 2024 call round in the Health pillar, there’s no time to cool off. They are hard at work,...
by Ellen Schenk | Jul 14, 2023 | News
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has entered the world of funding proposals and it is there to stay. Scientists and grant writers now widely use ChatGPT and other AI tools in proposal preparation. So do I, it is a great support and time-saver. I use ChatGPT for...
