Inside the Grant-Making Process - Meet the Experts

09/06/2026 08:30 09:15
Career Development Area
This interactive session focuses on grant funding, offering participants direct access to funders and grantmakers. Each expert will give a 5-minute introduction, outlining their role, funding priorities, and perspectives on the grant-making process. A moderator will pose follow-up questions to deepen the discussion and highlight practical insights. The session then opens to the audience for an open “Ask Me Anything” Q&A, encouraging candid questions and active participation. Designed as a fully interactive format, the session includes no slides or screens, prioritizing conversation and direct engagement.
ReneBernards Moderator Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI)Netherlands
Time Session
08:30
08:35
Career Development Area
08:35
08:40
IanLewis Expert Worldwide Cancer ResearchUnited Kingdom
Career Development Area
08:40
08:45
VeronicaCaraffini Expert European Research Council Executive AgencyBelgium
Career Development Area
08:45
09:15