Seven questions to ask before pursuing a new grant

Associate professor BettySLai has found a way to work out which grants to apply for — and which ones just aren’t worth it

Whether you should pursue a grant depends on your priorities and bandwidth. Here’s how I decide whether to go ahead with an application. Look closely at the grant-funding announcement and run through the questions below. This simple list will help you to rule out opportunities that are not a good investment of your time.Check the eligibility criteria first. It’s not worth going any further unless you know you qualify.

Asking yourself these seven questions matters because you are a busy researcher with limited bandwidth, and it’s important to use your limited time wisely.This is an article from the Nature Careers Community, a place for Nature readers to share their professional experiences and advice.

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