Private foundations play a unique role in supporting scientific and scholarly work, yet many early-career researchers are unsure how to begin engaging with this part of the ecosystem.

In this webinar session, Mia Thomaidou, Ph.D., will offer an introductory look at common elements of philanthropic funding, how to identify opportunities aligned with your work, and guiding principles for crafting strong initial proposals. Participants will gain practical insight into approaching private funding as one component of a diverse and sustainable research portfolio. She will share:

• Lessons learned during her own journey from academia to science philanthropy.

• Challenges related to securing funding for interdisciplinary work.

• Common features of philanthropic funding and how they differ from other sources.

• Approaches for identifying well-matched opportunities or programs.

• General principles that help strengthen the clarity, coherence, and competitiveness of proposals.

This session is designed for scientists who want to expand their funding toolkit, work on strengthening their competitiveness, and leverage foundation funding as a catalyst for knowledge generation, innovation, visibility, or collaboration.

This webinar is FREE for members and non-members.