Research & Career Support

Whether you need assistance in identifying funding opportunities, optimizing your grant applications, or making strategic career decisions – we provide expert advice and practical solutions. In close collaboration with the Grants Office and the Academic Careers Office of the University of Bern, we support you in all phases of your research and career development.

Leverage our expertise in research, career development, and AI: Contact us for tailored support, or explore our internal section for additional key resources.

Identifying suitable funding opportunities

• We help you find the right funding programs for your research project.

Writing compelling grant applications

• Have your grant proposals reviewed by us and benefit from constructive feedback to enhance the quality and persuasiveness of your application.
• We provide tailored reviews aligned with the requirements of specific funding programs.
• Additionally, we offer guidelines on writing strong proposals, including practical strategies, examples, and tips.
• We provide access to state-of-the-art AI tools designed to help you refine and optimize your applications.

Utilizing AI Tools in Research

• Training & Individual Consulting: We offer workshops and one-on-one consultations to help you effectively and efficiently integrate AI tools into your research.
• Support in Prompt Engineering: Learn how to craft precise and effective inputs for AI models to optimize scientific writing and automate research processes.

Budgeting & financial strategy

• Benefit from our expertise in financial planning and budget calculation for your research projects.

Career development & planning

• Individual career counseling: We support you in making strategic decisions regarding your academic career.
• Networking & professional exchange: We help you build connections within and beyond the university.
• Funding strategies for your career path: We provide tailored advice on funding opportunities for your next career step.