Starting out in research is exciting — but it can also feel overwhelming. Turning your ideas into more structured projects, creating your own network of peers, writing your first grant or fellowship application, even “easy” actions like preparing for your first poster or abstract presentation and training events are all big milestones.
Sometimes it helps to have input from someone who has been through these processes several times from the other side of the table, with some experience in supporting PhD students and medical residents in starting out their own independent projects. At your pace, tailored to your schedule, and with no obligations on your end.
Feel free to reach out first to check if this opportunity can be something that interests you.
Who this is for
PhD students and postdocs
Medical residents and junior clinicians
Anyone taking their first steps into grant writing or project development
Not restricted to any particular research field.
What I can help with:
"Where do I start?"
Understanding how to turn an idea into a research project
Budgeting, and help you find and interpret funding opportunities
Finding training opportunities of interest for you
Structuring your first grant applications
Preparing abstracts and presentations, pitches, communication material
How it works
Book a call: Start with a (free) 30- to 60-minute conversation to talk through where you’re at, what you’re working on, and what kind of support you need. Or send a message via the contact form on the homepage or over here
We’ll identify your next steps: We’ll map out what’s realistic for you depending on the current stage of your idea, even if it’s a napkin scribble.
Concrete help - I’ll happily review drafts, brainstorm, see where we can find some peers interested in working together, or guide you through a specific funding call
Ongoing check-ins: Some things take time. We can plan a few follow-up sessions to keep momentum going and adjust as needed