EMPOWER Grant Writing Workshop

The European network for post-PhD early career & Mid-career researchers in health PsychOlogy focusing on Well-being & Empowerment of Researchers (EMPOWER), is the newest EHPS network. It is dedicated to supporting the professional development and well-being of post-PhD early- and mid-career researchers in health psychology.

Based on a brainstorming session with our members, we are excited to launch our first-ever event: a full-day workshop centered on grant writing.

Tue 26th of August 2025 9:00–14:30
+ social event on Mon 25th August (dinner, drinks, networking!)

Pricing: €100

The target group for this workshop is post-PhD early career and mid-career researchers in health psychology, who hold a PhD degree and have an interest in writing a grant proposal.

Spaces for the workshop are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to register as early as possible.

Application: You can fill application form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUXbcwEaHdQ18k8Ob659p7h5ref83WrSDT6EJ4SoSQSWsyWA/viewform

The workshop offers a dynamic and interactive program designed to support participants through key stages of the grant writing process. You will hear from leading experts in health psychology — Robert West, Eline Smit, Susan Michie, Falko Sniehotta, Benjamin Schüz, Sarah Stutterheim, Emely de Vet, and James Green — as they share how they generate innovative research ideas and turn them into fundable projects. Two dedicated sessions will focus specifically on idea generation and grant writing strategies.

The program also includes panel discussions, where these experts will reflect on how they plan, write, and submit successful grant applications. Crucially, they will also offer insights from their experience as grant reviewers, giving you a clear understanding of what makes a proposal stand out in the review process.

To put theory into practice, participants will have dedicated working time to begin developing their own proposals, especially with a view toward applying for the EHPS 2026 Innovative Initiatives Grant.

The workshop will include:

Whether you are new to grant writing or looking to refine your approach, this workshop will offer practical tools, expert guidance, and collaborative space to take your ideas forward.