OBTAINING SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

Am I guaranteed to receive a grant?

Grant application evaluation procedures are complex, multi-stage and subject to the opinion of multiple reviewers. Our services significantly increase the chances of a grant, but we cannot guarantee a positive outcome and receipt of funding.

Cooperation with the university/research center

Most grant applications must receive approval from the university/research center authorities. We help from the consulting side in obtaining such approval, but we cannot guarantee a positive decision by the university. If the university presents a different opinion on the subject or form of the grant application, we help the applicant eliminate these discrepancies and reach a compromise.

What research grants and scholarships can the service cover?

We assist in applying for both domestic and foreign grants and scholarships. From Polish programs, we specialize in grant procedures of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, NCN, NCBR, FNP, NAVA, among others. We also have extensive experience in creating applications for scientific scholarships and research grants.

What is the typical turnaround time for the service? (How long on average does it take to prepare a proposal?)

We always adapt to your pace of work and much depends on your commitment.

However, based on our experience, we suggest you start working together on the preparation of the application:

• Mode I – optimally 6-12 months, or, at the latest, 3 months before submission*.
• Mode II – optimally 1-2 months, or, at the latest, 2 weeks before submission*.
• Mode III – this is an individual course, which usually lasts 2-3 days (afternoons) and can be held at any time of the year, as only after that do our mentees decide which competition they would like to enter and begin to understand their options.

* The time provided does not take into account the internal deadlines of the institution necessary to process the application within its administrative structures from verifying the cost estimate through obtaining all the necessary approvals & signatures.

Do you offer help in finding the right grant?

Of course. We know and follow all grant & scholarship competitions inside out. Depending on your needs, we are able to recommend a suitable grant or scholarship competition.

Can I count on your support if my application is rejected?

Yes, if your application is rejected, we help you understand the review charges and the score awarded, prepare an appeal – if there are appropriate grounds for it – and, most importantly, improve your application.

Who works on the preparation of proposals? What qualifications do your experts have?

Our experts are not only multiple grant managers of ministerial, NCN, NCBiR and NAWA grants, but also members of expert panels and reviewers evaluating grant applications submitted by other scientists to these institutions. They are also visiting professors at universities around the world, reviewers in foreign competitions, and managers of grants funded by, among others, Harvard University, Princeton University, Cambridge University, Yale University, and more.

Do you also provide services to companies/institutions, or only to individuals?

Yes, we help any entity. Our services are directed not only to individuals, but also to larger entities – companies or institutions that are interested in obtaining grants. We are also able, on the initiative of the company or institute, to conduct in-house training for its employees in the field of obtaining grants. We send details in response to an individual inquiry.