“I took many useful messages away from today, including the need to avoid negative self-talk, the requirement for regular time slots to devote to looking for funding and the need to provide adequate justification as to why my research competes with the rest of the agenda of a funding body or government.”
Take away message: '“It's never too early to start applying for grants - applying for travel grants is a great first step for PhD candidates. Starting off simple and building up to applying for more prestigious grants is the best approach. Consider who will be reviewing your grant - are they experts in the field? Assume every grant reviewer doesn't have expertise in your field. Don't be afraid of failure”
