How to get your reviewers excited about your work, without triggering defenses

Tuesday, November 18th - Online Event

How to get your reviewers excited about your work, without triggering defenses

Learn how to shift reviewer reactions from defensive skepticism to genuine excitement

Tuesday, November 18th

11:00 a.m. MST

During this Webinar We'll Cover...

The hidden psychology of reviewer reactions: Why even strong proposals trigger defensive skepticism—and the simple reframing technique that shifts reviewers from critic to champion.

Offense vs. Defense frames explained: How to recognize when your proposal language accidentally puts reviewers on guard, and how to rewrite for excitement and advocacy instead.

The clarity-resilience connection: Why mastering controllable variables like framing and communication builds professional resilience in an unpredictable funding landscape.

A live proposal diagnosis: We'll look at real examples of "offensive" vs. "defensive" openings and practice spotting the difference—so you can apply this immediately to your own work.

About the Instructor

Dr. Morgan Giddings

Dr. Morgan Giddings is a third-generation scientist with a passion for advancing the frontiers of science through innovative and impactful research. With over $23 million in grant funding secured during her tenure prior to then at UNC Chapel Hill, Dr. Giddings has a proven track record of turning nascent ideas into successful research projects. More recently, as the CEO of SCI•Foundry, she has spent over a decade helping hundreds of researchers secure substantial funding for their work, using unique, step-by-step frameworks like the Four Steps to Funding, that goes beyond just writing to focus on the creative process behind the ideas. This workshop is the culmination of years of experience and innovation, designed to equip researchers with the tools they need to turn their ideas into fundable, impactful projects.

Personal Note from Dr. Morgan Giddings:

“I’m incredibly excited to be part of this journey with you. For me, science has always been about curiosity, creativity, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. As a third-generation scientist, I’ve seen firsthand how the most impactful research starts with a strong foundation of great ideas and questions.

I’m here to support you in turning your scientific dreams into reality, and I can’t wait to see what we can achieve together.”