| locate, v | зд. найти, обнаружить |
| entrepreneurship, n | предпринимательство |
| to become familiar | ознакомиться |
| bookmark, v | делать закладку, добавлять страницу в "Избранное" |
| eligible, adj | подходящий, имеющий право на |
| account, n | зд. учетная запись |
| to keep track | отслеживать |
| to check on | начинать работу; проверять |
| keyword search | поиск по ключевым словам |
| remove, v | удалять |
| post, v | выставлять, размещать |
| insight, n | понимание |
| grant panel | комиссия по предоставлению грантов |
| stand out, v | выделяться, выгодно отличаться |
| convince, v | убеждать |
| deserve, v | заслуживать |
| Exercise 2. Before reading the text answer the following questions. |
1. What is in your opinion the best possible way of finding a grant for scientific research?
2. What qualities should an applicant show to get a grant?
| Exercise 3. Read the texts below. |
Grants for Scientific Research
Grants for scientific research can help individuals and companies in many different fields. While this kind of grant can often be difficult to locate, there are some easy ways to learn what kind of scientific research grants are available. With a few great resources and the knowledge of where to look, individuals can find grants for scientific research easily.
Instructions
1. Look into Foundations.
Get to know foundations that offer grants for scientific research. There are a number of these foundations and many exist for certain types of scientific research while others are more general. They offer grants for numerous purposes, including studying certain forms of life and even entrepreneurship. By becoming familiar with these foundations, one will find it easier to receive grants for scientific research.
2. Read Science Careers Magazine.
Visit Science Careers regularly to receive updates on the new grants available for scientific research. See "Resources" for link. This website regularly updates the listing of grants, letting individuals know as soon as a new type of grant is available, so this one should be bookmarked. They offer information such as what the grants are for, who is eligible for the grants and how to apply. Individuals can create an account to keep track of the grants they've checked on, applied for and more. This is a valuable resource for individuals who are searching for scientific grants.
Visit different sites dedicated to grants often as well. These websites provide an up to date listing of all grants available and finding scientific research grants is as easy as typing it into the keyword search tool. Not only can individuals find information about the grants and details on how to apply, but the applications for grants are available at such sites as well. Individuals should check back often since older grants are removed and newer grants are posted.
Research Grant Provider
Research the different grant providers to determine the kinds of grants they've awarded and who they've been awarded to. This will give you insight into what the grant panel wants to see and will allow you to shape your own application so that it's closer to the kind of thing they want. Researching
the grant providers may also give you insight into different techniques you can use to make your application stand out more.