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US-based Kenneth Rainin Foundation is on the lookout for new ways to tackle unmet needs

French organisation’s chief executive discusses new opening to attract top young talent from other countries

Why the strategic, non-scientific elements of an ERC bid require careful consideration

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

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

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

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

US funder offers major grants for emerging leaders in fundamental neuropsychiatry

The thoughts that even successful academics must keep to themselves

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

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

The specialist funder perfect for pilot studies related to human aggression

The roadblocks to policy impact and how to overcome them

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

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

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

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

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

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

Simple steps to reduce pre- and post-award stress

Confronting a growing problem for public-facing scientists

Lessons from Donna Ginther’s pioneering research on bias

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

Cooking up a fellowship bid so good you could eat it

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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