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EPISODE · Sep 11, 2025 · 33 MIN

From draft to grant: Funding in academia

from Confessions of an Early Career Researcher · host The British Academy

Episode 2: From draft to grant: Funding in academia With Anna Vignoles FBA and Pavan Mano Applying for funding is a crucial, continual and admittedly treacherous part of the ECR experience. In this episode of Confessions of an Early Career Researcher, Leonie Smith speaks to Anna Vignoles, director of the Leverhulme Trust, and Pavan Mano on the key marks to hit when going for grants. Hear from the perspective of both those applying and those funding on what makes a good application, how to manage rejection, and the importance of asking for help. Head to our podcast hub for more: https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/audio-video/confessions-of-an-early-career-researcher Find out more about the British Academy: https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/ Join our Early Career Researcher Network: https://thebritishacademyecrn.com/ Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://email.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/p/6P7Q-5PO/newsletter

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