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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | 18th International Conference on Scientometrics and Informetrics (ISSI 2021) |
Subtitle of host publication | [Proceedings] |
Editors | Wolfgang Glanzel, Sarah Heeffer, Pei-Shan Chi, Ronald Rousseau |
Publisher | International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics |
Pages | 1149-1158 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789080328228 |
Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Event | 18th International Conference on Scientometrics and Informetrics Conference, ISSI 2021 - Leuven, Belgium Duration: 12 Jul 2021 → 15 Jul 2021 |
Conference
Conference | 18th International Conference on Scientometrics and Informetrics Conference, ISSI 2021 |
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Country/Territory | Belgium |
City | Leuven |
Period | 12/07/21 → 15/07/21 |