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One of the most persistent misunderstandings I see in ERC proposals is the assumption that B1 and B2 are simply two versions of the same document, one short and one long. They are not. They serve different purposes, are read with different expectations, and require fundamentally different writing strategies. Failing to respect this distinction is one of the fastest ways to weaken an otherwise strong proposal. Who reads what (and why this matters) B1 is designed primarily for

If you're an early-career researcher with a bold idea, the European Research Council (ERC) may be one of the most exciting and prestigious funding opportunities you’ll encounter. This guide will help you navigate the main ERC grant types and understand where your work might fit. What is the ERC and Why Should You Care? The ERC supports the most ambitious and creative researchers in Europe. It’s highly competitive and focused on excellence—both in the proposed idea and the per

For biotech and deeptech startups applying to Israeli or European grant programs, rejection is common. Whether it's the Israel Innovation Authority, Horizon Europe, EIC Accelerator, or national-level translational funds, competition is intense and success rates are low. But rejection isn’t the end of the story. In fact, it can be the beginning of a stronger, more strategically aligned proposal. Why grant rejection still matters—even outside academia Many founders come from ac

Every spring, researchers across Israel start gearing up for the Israel Science Foundation (ISF) grant call—a highly competitive...

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Grant applications are often seen as a bridge between innovation and funding. For scientists and entrepreneurs, the challenge lies in...

When it comes to securing funding for scientific innovation, one of the most critical elements of a successful grant application is...

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Transitioning from academia to industry involves changing your way of thinking in many ways, and writing grant proposals exemplifies this...