Scientific writing - write successful grant applications

This course provides students with the foundational skills necessary to effectively write successful grant apllications.
Through hands-on exercises, peer reviews, and instructor feedback, students will learn how to craft clear, concise, and well-structured scientific documents. The course covers the essential components of a convincing grant apllication, including abstract writing, the discussion of previous results and the benefits acchieved with the proposed study. Additionally, students will learn how to avoid common pitfalls such as ambiguity and redundancy.

Key Topics Covered:

• Principles of clear and concise writing
• Structuring a grant application
• Writing effective abstracts, introductions, and conclusions
• Convincing reviewers of your ideas

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Write structured and coherent grant applications.
• Develop clarity and precision in scientific writing.
• Edit and revise their work to improve readability and impact.

There is no prerequisite for taking part.

This course is ideal for students, and (young) researchers aiming to enhance their scientific writing skills for academic and industry-related grant applications.