Best practices to secure funding for your research

Learn how to identify funding opportunities and develop effective strategies to get the funds you need for your research project in this expertly curated course by one of the world's leading academic publishers.
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Procuring sufficient funding for research can be challenging regardless of a researcher’s career stage. From identifying the right source of funds to writing a strong grant proposal, there are several aspects that can affect the chances of a researcher being awarded a grant.


In this course, you will discover how to develop a well-structured research funding proposal and gain an understanding of how grant applications are evaluated. You will also learn about international funding agencies, Open Access (OA) mandates, and reimbursement guidelines for Article Processing Charges (APCs). You’ll understand the review process for grants and how to make your grant application stand out. You’ll also learn about the types of funding and funders, how to write effective grant applications, and understanding the review process better.


This course comprises of 5 modules, each consisting of an educational video on the topic, and a module-specific multiple choice question to check your understanding of the concept. The final module comprises of an exam based on the entire course.

Course content

5 sections | 12 lessons