DrEAMS Blog
Explore my blog page featuring news and updates, information on main European and Dutch funding opportunities and events, and valuable tips and tricks for the preparation of a competitive funding proposal.
Sharing Knowledge in Research Management and Administration: A Win-Win Approach
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...
Navigating the Waves of Grant Writing: Embracing the Journey, Not Just the Outcome
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...
How to write the Impact paragraph for a Horizon Europe stage 1 proposal
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, connecting to...
AI for funding proposals: a blessing or not?
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...
Announcement Dutch National Research Agenda (NWA) call 2023 for consortia
Exciting news! The Dutch national funding agency NWO has announced the latest call for consortia in the Nationale Wetenschapsagenda (Dutch Research Agenda). This time, there's a significant change in approach. Instead of accepting proposals on any topic fitting the...