This podcast episode is part of a collaboration between Enspire Science and The Grant.

Creating a strong narrative for your EU project can be quite a challenge. The ERC funding scheme targeted towards research is one of the most popular funding schemes for the European research community and, hence, it is also challenging to get the funding. In other words, to stand out against other proposals it is vital to create a strong narrative around your research idea.

Marianna Riutin is a Life Science Consultant at Enspire Science. Especially the life science area is fitting the ERC programme and therefore she has a lot of experience in creating captivating and solid narratives for proposals towards this funding scheme. In this great podcast episode she shares with you and me the key elements to be aware of in order to create a strong narrative – whether you already have a project idea or would like to shape one from your research.

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00:01:49 Introduction

00:08:09 Fly in on ERC

00:12:15 Starting point

00:50:22 What elements should the narrative include

01:14:20 Visual effects

01:22:34 Advice