By Maha David, Project Officer - GO
To increase your chances of securing funding for your research projects, it is crucial not to rely on a single funder. Indeed, each funding organization has its own roadmap and priorities, and your proposal may not perfectly align with its objectives. It is therefore essential to identify various types of funders to diversify your funding sources.
In this issue, you can firstly determine whether your project is better suited for national, European, or international funding. To do so, try to answer the following questions:
Does your project address a priority topic for a national or European funder? Or is your research theme of global interest?
Does your project involve a national or international consortium? Some funders or calls do not support foreign partners, while others require their inclusion.
Does the project involve partners? Some organizations only fund single-team projects.
If your project includes applied, patentable aspects that could be of interest for an industrial partner, consider a public-private partnership. The DARRI can assist you in identifying an industrial partner. Conversely, if your project is exploratory and involves a significant level of risk, it is essential to identify the call and funder that support this type of project.
Finally, national and international foundations dedicated to a specific research field or pathology are an option not to overlook in your queries. When your project aligns with their focus, the competition is often less fierce than that of “generalist funders”.
Each month, the GO identifies and selects more than 300 calls for proposals from National, European and International funders. All these calls are available in our monthly calendars and Grants Finder tool.
Do not hesitate to reach out to us for more information by contacting GO[@]pasteur.fr. We will be happy to assist you in identifying the most suitable funding option for your research.
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