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Master the art of the winning proposal with expert-led workshops tailored for every career stage, from ECRs to experienced leads.

Join Dr Chris Pull and Dr Nicholas Burger from Scriptoria for interactive sessions that turn your research vision into fundable reality.

Getting Funded: Writing Better Grant Applications 

Boost your chances of success by learning how to pitch compelling ideas and write proposals that resonate with reviewers. Facilitators: Dr Chris Pull and  Dr Nicholas Burger

Designed for early career researchers, this course teaches you how to transition from an initial idea to a high-quality, fundable proposal. Whether you are aiming for your first fellowship or the next level of funding, you’ll gain “insider knowledge” from trainers who have served on grant panels and helped donors design funding calls.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Understand the proposal review process and the reviewing audience
• Understand the requirements for each section of a proposal
• Write a convincing research vision that links to feasible impact
• Organise a logical project approach that conveys clear methods and concrete outputs
• Highlight their value and expertise through a narrative CV
• Draft a compelling and concise proposal abstract and text

This is not a passive webinar. Expect an engaging mix of live presentations, group discussions and breakout exercises

Thursday 4 June, 9:30am-12:30pm

Online

Find out more and register here

Grant Writing Masterclass for Experienced Researchers 

Strengthen the competitiveness of your funding applications and refine how your proposals are assessed with this interactive online session. Facilitators: Dr Chris Pull and  Dr Nicholas Burge

This masterclass is designed for experienced researchers looking to elevate their existing grant writing skills. Whether you are leading a complex collaborative bid, targeting a familiar funder, or aiming for larger-scale grants, you will gain practical strategies to demonstrate research leadership and craft winning applications.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Delve deeper into how funding proposals are reviewed and assessed
• Write a convincing research vision that links clearly to feasible impact
• Demonstrate leadership, experience and expertise through a strong narrative CV
• Plan and manage a collaborative proposal writing process with confidence

This session provides a supportive space for reflection and strategy, featuring interactive presentations, group discussions and participant-led breakout exercises.

Thursday 4 June, 1:30-4:30pm

Online

Find out more and register here