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Unesco would provide secretariat in effort to align scholarly publishing initiatives
ViewNew schedule for Iter fusion facility to be presented in summer
New schedule for Iter fusion facility to be presented in summer
Baseline plan for international demonstrator covers changes to materials and phased installation
ViewGates Foundation unveils record $8.6bn budget for 2024
Gates Foundation unveils record $8.6bn budget for 2024
Investment increase aims to offset global drop in development aid, foundation says
ViewJapan and EU commit to closer scientific cooperation
Japan and EU commit to closer scientific cooperation
Both parties agree that cooperation can help address key challenges
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ViewFrom the archive: Know your audience
From the archive: Know your audience
Why you might be writing funding bids with the wrong readers in mind
ViewTight focus can make awareness-raising initiatives pay off
Tight focus can make awareness-raising initiatives pay off
Lessons from a Danish research institute’s funding engagement scheme
ViewWhat you need to know about the ERC’s lump-sum pilot
What you need to know about the ERC’s lump-sum pilot
European Research Council seeks to allay fears as Advanced Grants deadline nears
ViewFrom the archive: Six practical steps for successful partnerships
From the archive: Six practical steps for successful partnerships
Tips on partnership-building when time and budgetary pressures are paramount
ViewFrom the archive: IBD funder welcomes off-the-wall ideas
From the archive: IBD funder welcomes off-the-wall ideas
US-based Kenneth Rainin Foundation is on the lookout for new ways to tackle unmet needs
ViewOur winning proposals: On being a repeat ERC winner
Our winning proposals: On being a repeat ERC winner
A cost-benefit analysis is advised before starting a bid
ViewFrom the archive: How to improve internal peer review
From the archive: How to improve internal peer review
Suggestions for a smoother, happier process
View‘Surge’ in digital health publications identified
‘Surge’ in digital health publications identified
Rise in publications and patents demonstrates potential of wearables and apps, says report
ViewFrom the archive: Framing internal peer review positively
From the archive: Framing internal peer review positively
If research managers can lessen aversion to internal peer review, everyone benefits
ViewLatest impact factor ranking seeks to ‘level the playing field’
Latest impact factor ranking seeks to ‘level the playing field’
New treatment shows that “all trustworthy journals should be valued”, says provider
ViewSouth Africa backs Russian proposal for Brics space council
South Africa backs Russian proposal for Brics space council
Details are sparse, but council would build on existing cross-border space collaborations
ViewHealth conference moved from Canada to Bali over visa concerns
Health conference moved from Canada to Bali over visa concerns
Organisers list “severe” delays, onerous processes and high costs of visas as reasons for decision
ViewOpportunity profile: The Royal Society’s mid-career manna
Opportunity profile: The Royal Society’s mid-career manna
Faraday Discovery Fellowships will nourish group leaders en route to the promised land of seniority
ViewOpportunity profile: Bringing the skin research community together
Opportunity profile: Bringing the skin research community together
The Leo Foundation launches a Research Networking Grant scheme
ViewSpelling out the why and how of a research bid
Spelling out the why and how of a research bid
Tips on justifying your proposal’s importance and methods
ViewNetworking ‘pre-grants’ could make partnerships more equal
Networking ‘pre-grants’ could make partnerships more equal
Global integrity conference hears calls for more support in design phase of international collaborations
ViewCanada joins Square Kilometre Array space telescope initiative
Canada joins Square Kilometre Array space telescope initiative
Global observatory extends membership to North America
ViewTargeting your aims and objectives
Targeting your aims and objectives
Nailing a vital section of any grant application
ViewMy winning proposal: Finding a new home for research
My winning proposal: Finding a new home for research
The Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg supports researchers in a variety of situations—including political exiles
ViewInternational treaty agreed on handling genetics in patents
International treaty agreed on handling genetics in patents
World Intellectual Property Organization signs first new treaty in a decade
ViewFrom the archive: Building networks in Europe and beyond
From the archive: Building networks in Europe and beyond
Cost Action groups can be time-consuming to set up—but the payoff is worth it
ViewGlobal funders to discuss sustainability around research
Global funders to discuss sustainability around research
World’s largest research funders meeting in Switzerland next week, with international cooperation on the agenda
ViewMy winning proposal: Start early for a Starting Grant
My winning proposal: Start early for a Starting Grant
Long-term thinking, embracing ambition and rigorous interview preparation helped bag a European Research Council prize
ViewWorld’s wealthiest charities partner on global health R&D
World’s wealthiest charities partner on global health R&D
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Novo Nordisk Foundation and Wellcome launch $300 million initiative
ViewFrom the archive: Eight tips for a rock-solid arts and humanities bid
From the archive: Eight tips for a rock-solid arts and humanities bid
Pointers for essential groundwork that may be useful in other disciplines too
ViewOpportunity profile: NIHR expands global health offering
Opportunity profile: NIHR expands global health offering
A new fellowship scheme supports postdoctoral researchers looking to advance global health—and their careers
ViewFrom the archive: Should I stay or should I go?
From the archive: Should I stay or should I go?
Is relocation always advisable for a postdoctoral fellowship, and what if it’s not possible?
ViewFrom the archive: Read all about it
From the archive: Read all about it
What to pay attention to when consulting call documentation
ViewWhat assessment changes mean for your ERC bid
What assessment changes mean for your ERC bid
Going over the European Research Council’s rationale for its recent modifications
ViewFrom the archive: Surviving conference coffee
From the archive: Surviving conference coffee
Six tips for getting the most out of conferences
ViewOpportunity profile: Getting the global conversation going
Opportunity profile: Getting the global conversation going
Eligibility to the Humboldt Foundation’s residency programme is not limited by geography or discipline
ViewPacific research finds its voice
Pacific research finds its voice
An academy of sciences for Pacific nations could prevent brain drain and forge international ties
ViewAI and the future of research management
AI and the future of research management
Or how the study of medieval elephant husbandry can open unforeseen possibilities