2 types of scientists and how they win

research grants and awards.

Over the years, I’ve worked with and interviewed hundreds of scientists. And somewhere along the way, I started noticing a pattern - there are two types of scientists when it comes to communicating impact of their research.

Type 1 publishes in journals and goes to conferences. Everything beyond that is done half heartedly. Be it participating in public events liek open doors day or organising a summer school or posting on social media.

Type 2 does all of the above too. But with intention and a clear plan. Because they really care about communicating the impact of their research beyond their collaborators. They want to nurture the next generation of scientist through their summer school.

A special welcome to new joiners of this newsletter. 🤗
My name is Pranoti and I am the founder of The Science Talk.
My mission is to empower and enable scientists to share their stories in digital spaces with confidence and ease. 🧡

Now…no matter which type feels relatable to you today, I can help you with your proposal.

Because I’ve worked with both types of scientists and got exceptional results. Scientists I supported at proposal stage won €8 million research grant and others went on to win awards for exceptional science communication.

This is how I work:

1. I l****isten to you. You tell me about your creative ideas when it comes to science communication. Be it a website, social media channel, podcast / webinar series, or anything else.
2. I give you a reality check. I tell you what it actually takes to build/maintain a website, social media presence, create videos, infographics.
3. Together we finalise the text that goes in impact/SciComm section of your proposal.

Yes, it is that simple.

Book 20-min call with Pranoti

You see, I’ve done this work: running webinar series, building and maintaining websites, managing social media accounts, and producing podcasts start to finish, press releases, engagement analysis. So it is easier for me to give you informed suggestions so that you don’t end up under- or over-promising in your proposal.

I look forward to working with you. 🧡

Cheers,
Pranoti Kshirsagar Founder, The Science Talk

PS: If, apart from my email, you also need help strengthen impact strategy, I think you’ll be happy about:

1. Personal branding workshop on Aug 25 (online) where I teach you essential elements of building your personal brand in digital spaces in the age of AI. Register for Personal Branding Workshop.
2. Impact strategy for research proposalswhere I work with principal investigators who want professional science communication that matches the ambition and budget of their grant proposal. More details are on my website.

Book 20-min call with Pranoti

3. ERC Starting Grant Resource Kit 47 official resources, organised in 11 sections including core webpages, ERC classes, compliance & AI guidance, and examples of winner grants - all in one pdf. Access ERC Starting Grant Kit

4. ERC Consolidator Grant Resource Kit47 official resources, organised in 8 sections including core webpages, evaluation & panels, videos & webinars, results & examples, compliance & requirements, and examples of winner grants - all in one pdf. Access ERC Consolidator Grant Kit.

5. ERC Advanced Grant Resource Kit 44 official resources, organised in 8 sections including core webpages, eligibility extensions, official documents, compliance requirements, and examples of winner grants - all in one pdf. Access ERC Advanced Grant Kit.