Grantology

This book addresses the lack of systematic training in journal publication and grant pursuit for new scholars, two key skills in today's academic landscape. It introduces 'grantology,' the science of pursuing grants, providing practical, evidence-based strategies. Structured like a graduate course, each chapter follows a five-step cognitive sequence based on Daniel Kahneman's intuitive judgment theory. The book explores over fifty real-life cases, draws from nearly two hundred research articles, and compares grantology with journalology. With scientific insights and actionable advice, this guide supports junior researchers, graduate students, and new grant writers in developing the skills needed to pursue competitive grants and advance their careers.

• Grantology-Based: The book synthesizes the latest advances in "grantology," offering evidence-based insights while integrating practical knowledge of research grants
• Theory-Guided: Using Daniel Kahneman's System-1-vs-System-2 model, the book helps readers shift from intuitive to rational thinking in grant writing
• Case-Oriented: Real-life cases from the author's twenty years of experience as a grant writer and reviewer illustrate key conceptual challenges new grant writers face
• Research-Centered: Drawing on evidence from 200 research papers, the book explores core concepts such as grant typology, grant process, review biases, and success rate
• Comparison-Minded: The book compares research grant applications with journal article publications, helping scientists to develop both of these critical professional skills efficiently