Many early career researchers recognise that securing grants and fellowships can be a crucial step towards establishing research independence, accessing new opportunities, and advancing their careers. However, knowing where to start in grant and fellowship writing, and how to prepare a competitive application can be challenging.
Join Commonwealth Chemistry’s Early Career Network for an interactive panel discussion on Wednesday 4th November at 09:30 GMT/UTC featuring experienced researchers and fellowship holders who will share insights, practical advice, and lessons learned from their own funding journeys.
Why Attend?
Attendees will:
- Learn what funders look for in successful applications
- Discover common mistakes to avoid
- Understand how to build a strong research proposal
- Gain insights into fellowship and grant opportunities available internationally
- Hear first-hand experiences from successful applicants
- Ask questions directly to experienced panellists
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is designed for:
- Those looking for PhD opportunities
- PhD students
- Postdoctoral researchers
- Early career academics
- Researchers preparing their first grant or fellowship application
- Chemists seeking funding opportunities within and beyond their home country
Learnings
By attending the panel discussion on grant and fellowship writing, you might hear about:
- Identifying suitable funding opportunities
- Developing a compelling research idea
- Writing for reviewers and funding panels
- Demonstrating impact and relevance
- Building collaborations and networks
- Budget planning and project design
- Fellowship applications versus research grants
- Learning from unsuccessful applications
Meet the panellists
Professor Debra Bernhardt
The University of Queensland, Australia
Professor Sandeep Verma
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India
Professor Nicholas J. Long
Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Dr Ajibola Abiodun Bayode
Redeemer’s University, Nigeria
Registration
Registration is free to chemists from across the Commonwealth and includes:
- access to view the live event
- access to an on demand recording after the event
Whilst this event is free to attend, registration is essential. All attendees will need a log-in for access to the webinar platform.
The Royal Society of Chemistry is providing support to Commonwealth Chemistry by managing the registration process. Registration is subject to their event booking terms and conditions.
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