Scientific independence and original thinking are essential aspects of academic profiles. Over the past decade, the capacity to obtain funding for one’s research, rather than to publish, has become the main indicator of both independence and originality. In addition to allowing you to pursue the research you are interested in, external funding also shows potential employers that you can contribute to their budget by supporting your own work and, ideally, those of others by attracting funding.

This workshop will focus on what a successful application should contain, how you write a project proposal, strategies that can improve your chances, and an overview of the main funding opportunities available now, followed by a Q&A.