Behind every funded project is a long process of planning, strategizing, and writing a compelling grant proposal. This hidden work is often one of the most critical, yet underappreciated, aspects of academic research.

Professional networks are at the heart of research communities. While these networks are often leveraged to learn about new research, spread the word about job openings, or collaborate on projects, they can also be a gold mine for discovering new funding opportunities.

You have a great project idea. If you could, you would have started working on it yesterday. But realizing your idea requires effort and resources, which both necessitate funding, you have to first identify a suitable funding stream before you can even think about diving into your project. But what are the different funding sources available to tap into?