Writing style and success in research grant applications

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Abstract

Why are some research grant applications selected for funding and others not? In this paper we investigate whether the writing style influences the evaluation scores and the decision of selection panels. A linguistic analysis of the grant proposal abstract, the project description and the CV of the applicant do reveal several characteristics of the texts that have a positive effect on the score the grant applications receive, and through that on the probability to be selected for funding. The study suggests that writing style does have moderate a effect on application success, and therefore should not be neglected by applicants.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication18th International Conference on Scientometrics and Informetrics (ISSI 2021)
Subtitle of host publication[Proceedings]
EditorsWolfgang Glanzel, Sarah Heeffer, Pei-Shan Chi, Ronald Rousseau
PublisherInternational Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics
Pages1149-1158
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9789080328228
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Event18th International Conference on Scientometrics and Informetrics Conference, ISSI 2021 - Leuven, Belgium
Duration: 12 Jul 202115 Jul 2021

Conference

Conference18th International Conference on Scientometrics and Informetrics Conference, ISSI 2021
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityLeuven
Period12/07/2115/07/21

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