Post-PhD career navigation in research necessitates resilience and strategic application preparation. After facing rejections, one secured three significant fellowships totaling approximately US$600,000. These included the Humboldt Research Fellowship, the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship, and the Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Each competitive process prompted self-reflection on research identity and proposal effectiveness. Successful applications begin months before submission, focusing on building a strong CV and demonstrating cross-border collaboration within a clear research niche. The author's contemporary role involves research on energy technologies in buildings.
Success in securing competitive fellowships hinges on preparation and a clear research identity, established long before the actual applications, often starting during the final PhD year.
Achieving success in fellowship applications requires resilience, reflective thinking on one's research aspirations, and the strategic construction of a CV that emphasizes collaboration and niche expertise.
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