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December 12th 11:00 am MT (1 ET/ 12 CT / 9 PT) - Live Online Class

Beyond the Research Grant Lottery

Why Hope Isn’t a Strategy, and What Actually Works (Spoiler: Not Luck)

Thursday, December 12th @11am MT

LIVE Online Class

During this Webinar We'll Cover...

The surprising role of "reviewer empathy" in securing funding and how shifting your approach can make your proposal stand out from the crowd.

Why treating research proposals like mini-manifestos for your Big Idea increases clarity and coherence—and drastically improves your chances of success.

How to escape the endless "data dump" trap that overwhelms reviewers, and instead tell a concise, compelling story they’ll want to advocate for.

The math behind funding success: Why submitting fewer, better-targeted proposals can actually accelerate your career—and save your sanity.

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.”