The European learned society’s small grants can start big things
Top tips
- Eligibility requirements are quite strict; applicants must be society members in good standing.
- Applicants must have a primary role in the research they propose.
- Clarity, especially in methodology, and feasibility are highly valued.
- Applicants are scored on their CV, so this needs to shine.
The European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases’ Small Grant Awards serve a double purpose. First, they allow clinicians and scientists with novel ideas to get support to gather pilot data for further external funding. Second allow early career researchers to get a first grant under their belt to help them move forward in their careers.