LET'S GET FOCUSED!

Centres/Hubs/ Large Grants 

Support for written proposals &/or interviews

Whether you're applying to one of UKRI's centre initiatives or a single council call we can help. Please ask about our success in past calls! We offer both Critical Friend support for written proposals AND pre-interview coaching to maximise your chances. We can't wave a magic wand and guarantee funding, but we'll make sure you're making the strongest case possible!

In 2023 we also introduced a new model, particularly to support 1st time Director's; more in-depth support for anyone who needs that little bit more. Perhaps you're a 1st time PI on a grant of this size/strategic nature. If so, we've got you covered!

PARTICULARLY USEFUL FOR ECRs!

ERC, UKRI & Charities Research Grants

PERFECT FOR THOSE WANTING TO MAXIMISE THEIR CHANCES!

In addition to our work with experienced researchers bidding for large/strategic investments we work most often with ECRs, just starting out on their journey OR more experienced researchers bidding for highly competitive grants from the ERC. We've successfully coaching Starting, Consolidator and Advanced Grant applicants!

Coaching available NOW, MasterClass COMING SOON...

Fellowships 

MASTERCLASS

We'll take you all the way through choosing the right fellowship for you, understanding the differences between fellowships and research grants and WHY this is ESSENTIAL to know.  We'll also teach you how to ensure your idea is as strong as possible BEFORE you start writing and then how to write the best proposal possible! Join our email list to be the 1st to hear when it goes live!

Coaching available NOW, MasterClass COMING SOON...

Fellowships

1:1 COACHING

We'll maximise your chances of being funded. 

How Does?

A Research in Focus Course...

Work?

Our online courses consist of a number of modules and for our Masterclass style, in-depth, courses individual lessons within those modules. Each module/lesson consists of a video overview outlining the key content for that module and instructions for undertaking the learning/implementation activities.  You'll also find downloadable PDFs which complement the video and describe the activities to be undertaken in more detail. Where we think it's useful, we've also included templates within the PDF workbook so that you can just print the booklet out and fill it in (for some courses we recommend students use pen and paper rather than working electronically!). Please remember that the booklet is for the course participants use only. These courses operate on trust and honour so we've poured ALL of our knowledge into those booklets; please don't abuse that by passing them on.

EXHAUSTED & UNMOTIVATED?

Reflect & RESET

PERFECT FOR THE OVERWHELMED!

In this course, we’ll look back over the previous 12 months. learn from that, then start to look ahead. We'll spend time to take a creative approach at the possibilities ahead of you. We'll see which of those multiple paths best suit you for the year ahead. Then we'll apply the cold, harsh lens of reality to ensure that the plan you put in place will survive it's encounter with day to day academic life. Our goal is to ensure you spend the next 12 months in greater control of your own destiny!

Online Courses

Code of Conduct

Mandatory

Naturally we have a few simple rules for all participants to ensure: everyone feels welcome, differences of opinion are discussed in an open and respectful manner and our hard work in putting together these courses is respected. Signing up to one of our courses, whether FREE or paid, acknowledges acceptance of this code in addition to our Ts&Cs, privacy policy, etc. so please ensure that you have read and agree to them before signing up!