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ViewOpportunity profile: Feeding the roots of plant science

The Gatsby Charitable Foundation seeks to fill in the funding gaps for early career researchers

ViewDo you need an NDA?

Non-disclosure agreements are sometimes advisable when entering discussions on research partnerships—but not always

ViewFrom the archive: Uncovering fellowship myths

Uncovering the ageless yet unfounded stories that dissuade people from applying for fellowships

ViewLife as a grant writer

Grant writing is not many researchers’ favourite task—what if it was your whole job?

ViewOpportunity profile: One Mind looks to hit raw nerves

US funder offers major grants for emerging leaders in fundamental neuropsychiatry

ViewFrom the archive: Best left unspoken

The thoughts that even successful academics must keep to themselves

ViewFunding trends: Doubling down on discovery

Why the Wellcome Trust changed direction, and what this means for researchers

ViewFunding trends: Bloc buster

Examining funding fluctuations over the ERC's 15-year existence

ViewFrom the archive: Where violence is interrogated

The specialist funder perfect for pilot studies related to human aggression

ViewFrom the archive: Why policymakers don’t listen

The roadblocks to policy impact and how to overcome them

ViewBe upfront about IP

How to avoid missing out on commercial rewards, even when you weren’t expecting them

ViewTop PI Heaven Crawley: Post-Covid, post-cuts

Leading researcher on development looks back over two tough years and forward to the future

ViewApplying to the ERC from Africa requires extra attention

Despite EU funder being open to all, Africans only win a fraction of its grants

ViewShould I stay or should I go?

Is relocation always advisable for a postdoc fellowship, and what if it’s not possible?

ViewOpportunity profile: Heading the right way on global health

The NIHR’s Research and Innovation for Global Health Transformation scheme returns at a critical time

ViewOpportunity profile: Getting the European experience

The Coimbra Group of European universities offers short research trips for researchers from developing countries

ViewFor clear heads, heed contracts

Simple steps to reduce pre- and post-award stress

ViewReducing the harm of harassment

Confronting a growing problem for public-facing scientists

ViewWhy mentoring matters more for marginalised groups in academia

Lessons from Donna Ginther’s pioneering research on bias

ViewFrom the archive: Development partnerships under pressure

Before international development funds were scrapped times were already tough for researchers in the area

ViewFrom the archive: A nutritionally balanced grant application

Cooking up a fellowship bid so good you could eat it

ViewLegal eagles

Don’t fear university contracts officers—we’re here to help

ViewOpportunity profile: Changing course on common diseases

International alliance of funders offers $50m funding pot to tackle non-communicable diseases

ViewFrequently asked: essential postdoctoral careers advice

How to know if an academic career is worth pursuing and other crucial questions

ViewFrom the archive: Science history heads to the stacks

Lisa Jardine Grants allow researchers valuable access to Royal Society and nearby collections

ViewThe art of the sift

How to select bids when funders restrict the number that each university can submit

ViewFrom the archive: Global cancer funder opens arms to all

Worldwide Cancer Research accepts bids on any cancer type from researchers varying seniority

ViewFrom the archive: Anti-doping funder is open to outsiders

The Partnership for Clean Competition works with applicants to help them submit their best bids

ViewMy winning proposal: In the mix

Finding the right partner is crucial for success with the Anglo-Japanese Daiwa Foundation

ViewOpportunity profile: Crossing the frontier

Be bold to have your international life-sciences collaboration funded by the Human Frontier Science Programme