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[drgene365]

Hi everyone,

I am reapplying after my unsuccessful first try this year. I got to the interview stage but unfortunately they did not find my methods convincing enough. I already polished the application and I think it significantly improved. Is there anyone who is in the same shoes?

[Chemistry-89]

Hi, same here. I got a B evaluation and my main comment was that risks were found to important and were not well mitigated in my proposal. I am still thinking of reapplying and wondering if I really have chances to make it to the A funded list.

[drgene365]

Hi, same here. I got a B evaluation and my main comment was that risks were found to important and were not well mitigated in my proposal. I am still thinking of reapplying and wondering if I really have chances to make it to the A funded list.

Definitely worth a try, you made it to the second phase which is really hard!!

[Chemistry-89]

Thanks. I have heard from a senior researcher who had a consolidator and made it to the interview for advanced that they do not want to fund high risk projects anymore as there was a lot of funded project who did not produce enough results.

[drgene365]

Thanks. I have heard from a senior researcher who had a consolidator and made it to the interview for advanced that they do not want to fund high risk projects anymore as there was a lot of funded project who did not produce enough results.

Good to know! I actually have a moderate risk project I think. I hope we both get a second chance!

[CGN]

Hi everyone,

I am reapplying after my unsuccessful first try this year. I got to the interview stage but unfortunately they did not find my methods convincing enough. I already polished the application and I think it significantly improved. Is there anyone who is in the same shoes?

Hi same here, they said I did not implement the theoretical background in the methodology as they wished.
I revised the project with the help of a consulting company and I am now adapting the B1 to the new changes.
I hope I will get invited to the interview again and that this time I can get an A. Even the reserve list would be ok at this point.

[CGN]

Thanks. I have heard from a senior researcher who had a consolidator and made it to the interview for advanced that they do not want to fund high risk projects anymore as there was a lot of funded project who did not produce enough results.

Yep, they talk a lot about high risk, but they fund normal science

[drgene365]

Thanks. I have heard from a senior researcher who had a consolidator and made it to the interview for advanced that they do not want to fund high risk projects anymore as there was a lot of funded project who did not produce enough results.

Yep, they talk a lot about high risk, but they fund normal science

Yeah, then if it is not high risk they say incremental science…it is hard to find the balance.

[sociopanel]

Just resubmitted after rejection in step 2 (B) of last round. Break a leg everyone!

[PHSeal]

Hello!
Any interesting anecdotes during the interview?
Cheers,