In this podcast episode, Professor Aglae Pizzone and Funding Advisor Henry Bainton discuss the opportunities, challenges, and the process of co-creating an application with a potential fellow.

They cover topics such as the roles in the application process, the importance of a strong impact section, and how collaboration between a senior researcher and a postdoctoral researcher can benefit both careers.

Their key takeaway is: Your support is important. Make a plan with the applicant.

Looking at the Global Challenges from each of their fields – SSH and STEM – Professors Domen Bajde and Morten Birkved from SDU share insights on both the opportunities and challenges associated with these calls.

Shaped by a political process within the EU, these calls require applicants to provide implementable solutions to today’s major societal challenges.

Bajde and Birkved underline the importance of researchers working across disciplines and with other sectors, such as industry, NGO’s or authorities.

Tune in to the podcast and gain insights on how to strategically approach the Global Challenges grants.

In this episode, funding advisor Jan Andersen engages in a conversation with physics researcher Sofie Marie Koksbang.

Sofie is currently in the process of applying for an ERC Starting Grant, and Jan has been advising researchers on ERC grants for years.

One of Jan’s key takeaways is: Decide if you are going for a grant or not.

Tune in to the podcast to discover other valuable advice he shares.

In this episode, physics researcher Sofie Marie Koksbang engages in a conversation with funding advisor Jan Andersen.

Sofie is currently in the process of applying for an ERC Starting Grant, and Jan has been advising researchers on ERC grants for years.

One of Sofie’s key takeaways is: Start early.

Tune in to the podcast to discover other valuable advise she shares.