Category Archives: research funding

dealing with rejection

Posted on August 31, 2020 by pat thomson

This is a guest post from Dan Cleather. Dan is a strength coach, educator, scientist and anarchist. His latest book, “Subvert! A philosophical guide for the 21st century scientist”, was published in May. Being an academic requires a thick skin. Very … Continue reading →

Posted in academic writing, peer review, rejection, research funding | Tagged Dan Cleather, peer review, rejection, research funding | 4 Comments

is your research or your paper needed? #knowhow

Posted on August 5, 2015 by pat thomson

A successful research proposal or published academic paper or book almost always justifies its own existence. Omitting the reasoning that produced the bid, project paper or book can lead to bid failure and paper rejection. A research project In order … Continue reading →

Posted in academic writing, conclusion, introduction, research funding, research proposal, so what | Tagged book, conclusion, introduction, Pat Thomson, research proposal, research rationale | 1 Comment

the ten habits of highly unsuccessful research bid writers

Posted on April 27, 2015 by pat thomson

I’ve just reviewed a lot, and I mean a lot, of research bids. I review research bids regularly, as do a lot of senior academics. Some of them are great and some of them are decent, sensible and worth doing. … Continue reading →

Posted in research bid writing, research design, research funding, research methods, research plan, research proposal | Tagged Pat Thomson, research bid writing, writing a research application | 15 Comments

make your cv work for you

Posted on September 2, 2013 by pat thomson

I read a lot of cvs. This is because a big part of my job involves looking at applications for studentships, postdoctoral awards and bids for funding. Many of the bids I see have cvs which do not do their … Continue reading →

Posted in cv, public engagement, publications, reader, research funding | Tagged cv, cv readership, Pat Thomson | 3 Comments

research track record – how do you get it?

Posted on May 17, 2012 by pat thomson

One of the things that can count for or against you when bidding for research project money is track record. All funders would like to give their money to someone who they are pretty confident can produce the goods. So … Continue reading →

Posted in early career researchers, peer review, publication plan, research funding, research mentoring, research plan, track record | Tagged early career researcher, mentoring, Pat Thomson, research, research bid, Research Whisperer, track record | 2 Comments

how to make sure your research funding bid is rejected

Posted on January 27, 2012 by pat thomson

I’ve been reviewing funding bids. For days. And still more to go. I’ve seen some interesting ideas. But also, so many basic issues that could so easily be sorted out. AAARGH. So, how does setting up your bid to fail … Continue reading →