Funding Strategy Reset
Stop chasing grants. Start competing strategically.

The Reality

Funding is competitive.

Success rates are low.

Pressure to apply is constant.

The Hidden Problem

Most researchers aren’t just navigating competition –

they’re doing it reactively:

• Applying when funding gets tight

• Chasing whatever’s available

• Reshaping projects to fit schemes

• Applying before they’re positioned to win

This doesn’t just waste time.

It weakens long-term competitiveness.

The Real Issue

It’s not just competition.

It’s competition + reactive decision-making.

The Shift

You can’t control how competitive funding is.

But you can control how strategically you compete.

Funding Strategy Reset

A structured, two-part process to help you:

• Decide what to pursue

• Ignore what’s not worth your time

• Position yourself for major grants

Most researchers don't lack effort.

They lack a clear decision-making framework.

How It Works: Reactive → Strategic Funding

This process shifts how you approach funding - from reactive decisions to strategic positioning.

Session 1: Diagnose + Reframe (45 mins)

We clarify where you are and where to focus:

• Where you’re reacting instead of choosing

• Where your current applications are misaligned

• What you should be targeting

• What to confidently defer or ignore

Between Sessions: Strategic Plan Development (Done for You)

I translate our discussion into a tailored 12-24 month funding plan, including:

• Priority opportunities aligned to your trajectory

• Sequencing: small → medium → major grants and fellowships

• Clear positioning for when to apply

• Key decision principles to guide future choices

Session 2: Rebuild + Action (45 mins)

We turn the plan into clear next steps:

• Review and refine your strategy

• Align immediate priorities

• Clarify how to apply this approach going forward

Session 2 ensures your strategy is clear, realistic, and actionable.

What You Walk Away With

Priority opportunities aligned to your trajectory

• Clarity on what to pursue - and what to defer or ignore

• A tailored 12–24 month funding strategy

• A clear pathway to position yourself for major grants and fellowships

• A repeatable framework for making strategic funding decisions

Gain 12-24 months of clarity.

Avoid months of wasted effort.

Who This Is For

• Early to mid-career researchers

• Academics feeling stuck in constant grant chasing

• Researchers unsure which opportunities are actually worth pursuing

• Anyone tired of reactive applications and unclear direction

Why This Matters

Every funding decision either:

Moves your research forward
or
Keeps you in survival mode

This process ensures your decisions compound over time.

Are you ready to stop reactively applying for funding and start making strategic funding decisions to support your long-term success in medical research?

If you're unsure, feel free to reach out - I'm happy to help you decide if this is a good fit.