— Training topics 

1. Grant Writing Done Right 

We teach our tried-and-tested method for preparing grants and proposals that are much more likely to be successful. Using this method, we have secured more than $200 million in grant funding (plus much more in partner cash and in-kind contributions). 

→ Learn to align project ideas to a grant scheme with perfect clarity   
→ Write with a cohesive and convincing narrative 
→ Demonstrate value for money. 

Tailor it: We can deliver this course with your target grant schemes in mind. Common ones we cover are Australian Research Council, Cooperative Research Centres, and Australia’s Economic Accelerator. 

2. Advanced Grant Writing 

Go beyond the basics to position your work for competitive ARC, NHMRC, AEA, CRC, CRC-P and ARENA applications. This workshop for mid-career researchers and professors helps you consolidate your research identity and position your program of work to attract flagship grants. 

→ Upskill your writing to appeal to different types of assessors
→ Understand how to position your research idea so that it is not too novel but also not too familiar
→ Plan and prepare a compelling, advanced track record statement. 

Tailor it: We can deliver this course with your target grant schemes in mind. Common ones we cover are Australian Research Council, Cooperative Research Centre, and Australia’s Economic Accelerator. 

3. Communication For Impact 

Looking to sharpen your message and elevate your impact? This engaging, hands-on training helps you transform complex research into compelling messages using the power of communication theory for researchers. 

→ Learn to communicate with purpose, connect with target audiences, and present with poise
→ Identify and segment your listeners to speak their language
→ Understand how to use voice, body language, and the power of ‘pause’ to keep attention and inspire engagement. 

Tailor it: Are you preparing to present at an upcoming meeting or event? We can structure the workshop so you start preparing your slide deck content while learning. 

4. Engaging to Influence 

Whether you're pitching to government, briefing a stakeholder, or inviting industry to partner on a project, how you engage determines your impact. This course equips researchers and professionals with the tools to engage with influence.  

→ Learn to engage academics, industry, and the public with tailored strategies
→ Navigate differences in values, goals, and expectations with transparency and tact
→ Build stronger relationships with industry and non-academic partners. 

Tailor it: Do you have potential partners in mind that you want to engage with? We can develop tailored approach strategies during the workshop. 

5. ECR/PhD Communication Skills 

Master communication fundamentals, from crafting engaging posters to utilising voice, body language in presentations to industry and government. 

→ Preparing materials such as slides, posters and blogs that get noticed
→ Using voice, body language, and the power of the ‘pause’ to keep attention and inspire engagement
→ Practical activities, such as preparing and structuring slide deck content for events while learning. 

Tailor it: Are you preparing to present at an upcoming meeting or event? We can structure the workshop so you start preparing your slide deck content while learning. 

 — What to expect 

Workshops: 

In a hands-on format, participants will learn about the science of communication, industry engagement, or grant writing and what we know works – and what doesn’t work – well. We’ll turn the theory into practice by applying the theory to each participant’s specific goal and situation. Participants leave the workshop with knowledge, confidence, and a plan for their next event or activity. 

Individual support:  

Following a workshop, we can provide one-on-one support as participants further develop and finalise their communication, engagement or grant materials, whether that’s a slide deck, poster, leaflet, proposal, or something else. 

Presentation practice session: 

Practising in front of a friendly and supportive audience is the perfect way to road-test your new communication, engagement, or grant pitching skills. 

Once you have selected your Training Topics of interest, choose a package from the options below.
Small group = 3 to 5 people; Large group = 6 to 10 people. 
If you have more than 10 people, split into two or more smaller groups. 

The fine print 

These prices are for course delivery in Adelaide or online. For in-person course delivery anywhere else, you will need to cover our presenter’s economy airfares, and accommodation (if an overnight stay is needed). 

 We will assume, unless you inform us otherwise, that you will: 

→   brief Straight Up with information about the participants’ communication experience, including providing examples of their 
       communication materials (such as slide decks, emails), and information about their target audiences 

→   provide the training venue, if course is to be delivered in-person 

→   organise participant invitations, catering (if required), and anything else related to the venue and logistics.