Research funding
Funding intelligence solutions: a demo with ScientifyResearch funding database (webinar slides)
Author: Judy Mielke, PhD
Research Funding Discovery Workshop for Academic Career Success
Introduction to the workshop
We support researchers in mastering the art of identifying and securing funding opportunities to advance their academic careers. Finding the right funding is not only about research excellence, it’s about strategy, clarity, and communication. This workshop helps participants understand how to navigate the complex funding landscape effectively and position their projects for success.
Through practical examples and guided exercises, participants will explore how to identify suitable funding calls, use effective search strategies, and align their proposals with funders’ priorities. The session also introduces key principles for building a sustainable funding pipeline and long-term research independence.
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Benefits for your researcher development program
Expert guidance
Expert advice tailored to your institutional context; supporting researcher growth within your unique environment.
Database access
Participants receive three months of complimentary access to our premium membership, providing continued support for career advancement.
More about the workshop
This workshop can be tailored to your institutional needs and delivered either online or in person.
The session can range from a concise 2-hour introduction to a full-day interactive workshop, incorporating funding search simulations and group exercises. The program may be complemented with 1:1 consultation sessions for individual guidance.
Participants will:
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Discover the right funding opportunities
Learn efficient methods to identify and evaluate funding sources aligned with your research focus and career goals.
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Use keywords strategically in funding searches
Understand how funders use keywords and learn how to optimize your search process to find more relevant and competitive opportunities.
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Maximize your chances of grant success
Gain insight into funders’ priorities and learn concrete strategies to improve proposal competitiveness and success rates.
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Build a personalized roadmap of opportunities
Develop a tailored plan that helps you structure your funding search and align it with your long-term academic trajectory.
Confidentiality statement
All workshop coaching and consultation activities are conducted in a safe, respectful, and confidential space, guided by professional ethical standards. Participants are encouraged to engage openly and reflect on their goals with confidence. Access to participant information is strictly limited to a small team of authorized facilitators, used only for preparing standardized feedback or reports. No personal details are ever disclosed or shared without explicit consent.
Meet your expert guide
Careers Research funding
Judy Mielke, PhD.
Strategic communications for grant and career success
Judy Mielke, PhD. is the Founder of ScientifyResearch. Before becoming a research services entrepreneur, Judy was a researcher and enjoyed a successful career as an editor and publisher in the…
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