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Emphasize this: structuring highly readable sentences and paragraphs (Part 1 of 2)
If your writing is being labeled as ‘too dense’, there are some simple ways to reorder the words in your sentences.
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The New Frontiers in Research Fund: peer reviewers’ perspectives
Often, interdisciplinary research projects don’t fit into the standard funding competition requirements, but the NFRF values true interdisciplinarity.
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How to write a narrative CV
This document should strongly demonstrate your capability as well as the feasibility of your proposed work.
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How to integrate storytelling into your next research grant application
By humanizing your data, your grant will be more memorable and compelling.
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How being intentional with your language can shift your thinking
Sometimes it isn’t just that certain terms offend people, it’s that the use of this language also implies a particular way of thinking.
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How to integrate an outlier chapter in the draft of your scholarly monograph
Material that may appear to be too different can sometimes make the book stronger and better.
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The discussion section: the biomedical researchers’ time to shine
This part of your manuscript should contain the appropriate content in the appropriate structure and also be convincing and easy to understand.
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The research statement: a formative tool
The composition of this document gives you the opportunity to reflect on where you are going in your career and how you are feeling about your work.
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How to write the script for your job talk
You should carefully consider word choices and sentence structures when you’ve got a high-stakes presentation to give.
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How to write the ‘response to previous reviews’ for your CIHR Project Grant application
Four health research grants specialists share their top tips.
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Quick-yet-polished timelines for grant applications
Part two of my series on low-effort, high-reward graphics for grant proposals, this time focusing on timeline charts.
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Quick, yet polished visuals for grant applications
Here are some low-effort, high-reward ideas that can contribute to a great looking grant proposal.
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Sounding academic, with AI’s help
While large language models can help with your writing, don’t overlook the benefits of reading your texts out loud or enlisting the help of an academic editor.
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Writing winning partnership grant applications
Setting up for success with the SSHRC PG.
