Grant writing
Competition for research grants is high, and chances of success are low. This is precisely why it is essential for your application to stand out immediately: not only through excellent content, but also through a convincing presentation of your idea.
How do you positively bring your research proposal to the attention of grant providers such as NWO, ERC or KWF? How do you summarise complex material in an attractive and clearly written text? And how do you do so in correct English?
In this one-to-one coaching programme, you will work specifically on your application. You will be given practical tools and personal feedback to help you work on creating a research proposal that sells itself.
Content and approach
In this coaching programme, you will discover how to write a concise and easy-to-read research proposal. A proposal that powerfully conveys the relevance and innovation of your research and your qualities as a researcher.
All sessions with your coach are practical and result-oriented; your own research proposal is the starting point. You will start working specifically on the content and structure of your text and receive valuable tips.
What will be covered?
Topics that may be covered include:
- Orientation towards procedure and selection criteria
- Selecting information
- Clear writing: purpose, target audience, structure, style, readability, and coherence
- The wow factor: selling research
- Personal SWOT analysis
- Receiving and incorporating feedback into your text
- Writing a rebuttal
- Writing correct English
What is the outcome of this coaching programme?
After completing this coaching programme, you will:
- Know what to look out for in the procedure and what is required to meet the selection criteria
- Be able to write a confident and convincing research proposal that is both strong in terms of content and clear, attractive and easy to read (also in English)
Who is this coaching programme for?
This course is intended for resesarchers who are about to write a grant application.
Tailor-made course or coaching programme: how does it work?
During an intake interview, we will determine what is desirable and feasible and we will discuss the approach and design of the course. The course will take place one-on-one and will take place at our premises (WUR campus). After the intake interview, you will receive an offer with a tailor-made programme.
What are the costs of a tailor-made course or coaching?
The costs depend on the design and duration of the course. You will always receive a tailor-made quotation. An internal rate applies to Wageningen University employees.
Why opt for a communication course or coaching from Wageningen in'to Languages?
- Practical and interactive, based on the latest insights into communication and language.
- Immediately applicable: you work with your own texts and cases.
- Personalised feedback and guidance from experienced, academically trained trainers.
- Broad expertise in communication within diverse and international contexts.
Are you interested?
Would you like more information or are you interested in this course? Please don’t hesitate to contact our customised offerings department.
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