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Episode 2 - From draft to grant: Funding in academia

With Anna Vignoles and Pavan Mano

Applying for funding is a crucial, continual and admittedly treacherous part of the ECR experience. In this episode of Confessions of an Early Career Researcher, Leonie Smith speaks to Anna Vignoles, director of the Leverhulme Trust, and Pavan Mano on the key marks to hit when going for grants. Hear from the perspective of both those applying and those funding on what makes a good application, how to manage rejection, and the importance of asking for help.
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