Every scientist, being engaged in research activities, strives to attract funding for scientific research. This is due to the need for significant financial outlays, as research requires equipment, instruments, materials, tools and software. This is where grant programmes come to the rescue of scientists.
What is a research grant?
A research grant is any non-repayable amount of money given to an organisation or person to cover the cost of research. Grants are one of the major ways of funding scientific research in the world.
Types of grant funding
| By volume | By type of access | By frequency |
| Fully covers the costs | Open (anyone is allowed to access the research, provided that the necessary requirements are met) |
One-time |
| Compensates for a certain part of the study | Closed (researchers who meet special conditions are allowed) |
Permanent |
| Cyclic (periodic basis) |
International co-operation and recognition
Publishing articles in international journals and indexing papers in leading databases, such as Scopus and Web of Science, contributes to a scientist's recognition in the international scientific community. These databases contain high-quality, thorough and relevant research, which increases the credibility of the researcher. Such publications help to find like-minded people and establish co-operation with both domestic and foreign scientists, opening up opportunities for joint research and co-authored articles.
Innovative approach
Grant-making organisations prefer innovative ideas with the potential for significant scientific breakthroughs. Publications presenting new methods, theories or solutions validate a researcher's ability to innovate and emphasise the value of a project that is worth the investment.
Relevance of the work to the needs of grantmakers
Grant programmes address specific scientific or social problems. Publications highlighting research results in areas that align with grantmakers' priorities confirm the relevance of the research work and increase the chances of receiving funding.
Evidence of a scientist's qualifications
Grant-giving organisations often evaluate scientists on the basis of their success, particularly scientific publications. The number and quality of articles in prestigious journals demonstrate the qualifications, experience and credibility of a researcher. The greater the number of strong publications, the higher the likelihood of receiving funding.
Active research and publication activity of the scientist
Research articles published in reputable journals demonstrate the researcher's interaction with other scientists, active participation in conferences, and generally being active. This factor is one of the key factors for grantors, as it indicates the potential significance of the project and support from the scientific community.
The competition to get a grant is quite high and fierce, and the process is complex and multi-step. Scientific publications can help you with this and incline the grant writer's opinion towards your candidature.
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