An unsuccessful research-council application prompted a search through the full list of less obvious funding opportunities. That search led to the Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys, whose family-based eligibility requirements he met through his father and grandparents. Unusual criteria can deter applicants who assume that a specialist scheme is irrelevant or unattainable. Researchers should read the rules closely and look for a legitimate connection that may make such a fund a better fit than a crowded general competition.
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Searching widely for research funding
A funding setback leads to a practical recommendation: examine unusual grants that fit your circumstances, because they may draw fewer applicants.