Beyond the Research Grant Lottery: Why Hope Isn’t a Strategy, and What Actually Works (Spoiler: Not Luck)

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.