Pitching for a grant - tailor-made coaching

The odds of receiving good news after an interview with NWO and ERC are lower than 50%. Your presentation and answers will make a real difference in the 20 minutes in which you get to speak. Reason enough to optimally put yourself and your research in the limelight to improve your odds.

We at In'to know how to do all of these things like no other at this point. We have coached many candidates intensively and successfully as preparation for their interview. From VENI, VIDI, and VICI to Marie-Curie grants and from ERC-starting and consolidator to EIC Transition. We will gladly let you benefit from our insights.

How can we help you?

Do you have a question? Or do you want some advice? We're happy to help! Get in touch. Call us: +31 (0)317 48 25 52 or email to into@wur.nl

What others say about our coaching

"In'to coached me for my Vici grant, ERC starting grant, and later also my ERC consolidator grant. I found it incredibly useful each time. Every time I thought I finally understood how it worked, there turned out to be something else that required fine-tuning. The first time, it was the structure, the second time my posture, and the third time the visuals, with my coach helping me to dot the i’s.

Apart from content, In’to also provides the structure and safe space that makes it possible to start practising in timely fashion and receive comprehensive feedback. As far as I'm concerned, this is an essential step for a successful grant application."

- Karin Roelofs | Professor of Experimental Psychopathology, Behavioural Science Institute (BSI)

Approach and content

Together with your coach, you will focus on the content of your story and how you plan tell it. We will look at what is effective, what helps you stand out, and what you feel comfortable with.

The ultimate goal is a convincing pitch that makes you and your audience enthusiastic.

What is covered?

Convincing the committee of the importance, the urgency, and the innovative character of your research project.
Choosing the proper balance between academic complexity and clarity.
To present yourself as an excellent researcher with confidence without being pretentious.
To answer tough questions in a relaxed, open, and confident manner.

Target group

This course intended for scientists who are about to prepare to pitch for a grant.

Tailor-made coaching

We will work specifically on your concrete question, learning requirement, text or presentation. During the free intake, you and your coach can discuss your wishes and goals. We will then send you a free, tailor-made quotation with a cost specification. If you agree, you can discuss dates for the coaching or training sessions with your coach.

Are you interested?

Would you like more information or are you interested in this course? Please don’t hesitate to contact our customised offerings department.