Wednesday 7th of May 16.00 – 18.00
Aula Volta
Submit a grant: from funding opportunities to writing a project
| 16.00-16.30 | Davide Crepaldi | Making Your Ideas Fundable: Discovering Funding Opportunities. |
| 16.30-16.45 | Francesca Lionetti | Marie Curie Fellowships: A Gateway to Research Mobility and Growth. |
| 16.45-17.00 | Luca Rinaldi | Pathways to an ERC Starting Grant: From Vision to Funding. |
| 17.00-18.00 | Gerardo Salvato | From an idea to a Project: Practical Tips for Grant Writing. |
Making Your Ideas Fundable: Discovering Funding Opportunities.
By Davide Crepaldi
Affiliation: Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia
Navigating the landscape of research funding can be challenging, yet securing the right grant is essential for advancing innovative ideas and building impactful careers.
In this talk, Dr. Davide Crepaldi will explore how to identify relevant funding schemes and align them with your research goals. He will offer insights into the proposal evaluation process from a reviewer’s perspective, highlighting what makes an application stand out. Participants will gain practical tips on eligibility, strategic positioning, and available resources to support proposal development.
Whether you are just starting out or well into your academic journey, this session will provide the tools and strategies you need to successfully pursue and secure research funding.
Marie Curie Fellowships: A Gateway to Research Mobility and Growth.
By Francesca Lionetti
Affiliation: Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia
In this talk, Dr. Francesca Lionetti introduces the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA), a prestigious EU program supporting postdocs through mobility, interdisciplinary training, and career development.
You will get a clear, practical overview of what this fellowship offers. More than just a how-to, Dr. Lionetti will draw from her personal MSCA experience with the EStoParenting project. She will share honest insights, practical advice, and personal reflections on how the fellowship shaped her research, collaborations, and personal growth.
Pathways to an ERC Starting Grant: From Vision to Funding.
By Luca Rinaldi
Affiliation: Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia
In this talk, Dr. Luca Rinaldi will share his journey leading to a renowned ERC starting grant for the OutOfSpace project. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the application process, from the structure of the proposal (Parts B1 and B2) to the interview stage.
With valuable insights and practical strategies, Dr. Rinaldi will break down how to make your project stand out, even early in your career. You’ll hear how he chose to communicate his ideas clearly and convincingly, through examples from his own project and ERC interview.
From an idea to a Project: Practical Tips for Grant Writing.
By Gerardo Salvato
Affiliation: Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia; Cognitive Neuropsychology Centre, ASST “Grande Ospedale Metropolitano” Niguarda, Milano
In the last talk of this workshop, we will turn ideas into action with a focused introduction to the art of grant writing. Dr. Gerardo Salvato will guide participants through the essential elements to write a successful grant proposal.
He will reiterate why grants are more than just funding, they are powerful tools to build your scientific profile, grow collaborations, and bring ambitious projects to life. With practical tips on writing style, project design, and how to appeal to reviewers, this session will equip you with the mindset and strategies to start planning your grant journey now.
Whether you are preparing your first application or simply curious about the process, this workshop will leave you with actionable takeaways and a clearer path forward.