The ABC of grant application writing and how to pitch your research

The course consists of an inspiring set of lecture on becoming acquainted with procedures of grant application writing in a strategic way combined with practical exercises for hands-on experience. In this interactive course, each student will go through his/her own personal experience from beginning to end of a grant application procedure.

The students will be introduced to the funding landscape in Denmark and learn about each of the steps and considerations when applying for a grant. They will learn how to identify potential sources of funding and in this process, they will embark on strategic considerations for their careers. They will discover how to make application strategies and actively work with refining ‘the great idea’. Getting to know the evaluation committee, students will understand important points for preparation of a presentation tailored to a particular audience. At this part of the course, students will join a half-day workshop with a communication specialist on how to communicate and present with power and personality. At the end of the course, each student will have gained practical experience writing a grant application as well as practical experience of how to give a pitch presentation about their project.

This 2 weeks course is a rehearsal for a real grant application process, which students may go through in the near future of their careers. The course will end up with a well-structured project proposal and a pitch experience for each student, which is useful across disciplines.