Grant Writing with AI
The second webinar dives into how AI can boost creativity, efficiency, and success in grant writing.
About the Speaker (18.07.2025)
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Daniel Mertens heads two research groups, one group at the German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ) in Heidelberg and a research group at the University Hospital Ulm. As a scientist, Daniel Mertens is the author of 101 publications that have been cited 6089 times by colleagues (https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/1318302). He has received € 6.77 million in grants from external third-party funders for his research and coordinated international research networks (cancerepisys.org and leukemia-resistance.de ).
Since 2011, he has been training scientists, physicians, administrators and staff in transferable skills – www.scientistsneedmore.de . So far, >11000 participants took part in international workshops in Europe, USA and Africa. Since 2023 he has empowered 8140 participants in 173 workshops to apply AI tools in their everyday lives. After the workshops, 80.4% of participants said they will make implementation of artificial intelligence a top priority.
What you’ll Learn
This session explores why researchers and project implementers should consider using AI tools in the grant writing process. It highlights how AI can enhance proposal quality by generating new ideas, offering diverse perspectives, and improving efficiency. The webinar also serves as a foundation for the more hands-on, in-depth training planned during the ERA SHUTTLE Summer School in Gdańsk (September 2025).
Whether you’re a researcher, research manager, or innovation professional, this session offers a practical starting point for integrating AI into your grant writing workflow and unlocking new opportunities in funding.
Making Sense of the EU Maze:
Navigating Your Way to EU Funding for Research & Innovation
The ERA SHUTTLE project consortium successfully launched its webinar series with a session focused on unlocking EU funding for research and innovation. This webinar served as a practical introduction to the complex world of EU funding programmes, offering guidance on how to approach proposal development, build strong consortia, and align ideas with the right calls.
About the Speaker
Rebecca Zammit is the Head of EU Projects and Business Development at Across Limits, a Maltese SME addressing social challenges through trans-European R&I collaboration. With years of experience in EU-funded R&I projects, she specializes in gender equality and education initiatives such as Women TechEU and WINBLUE. She holds a BA in European Studies and an MA in European Public Affairs.
What You’ll Learn
This session introduces the key ‘rules of the game’ in EU funding, outlines major R&I funding programmes, and explains the essentials of concept development, proposal writing, and partner networking. It also offers practical tips for first-time applicants and sets the stage for more in-depth training at the upcoming ERA SHUTTLE Summer School in Gdańsk (September 2025).
Whether you’re a researcher, research manager, or innovation professional, this session is a valuable starting point for navigating EU opportunities with confidence.
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