Fix the argument before you fix the sentence.
The logic is clear to you. Will it be clear to them?
Writing a grant or manuscript is an incredibly labor-intensive process. Too often, researchers spend months perfecting the language of a proposal that is structurally flawed or rhetorically weak.
My goal is to catch those issues early. Whether through interactive workshops or one-on-one strategy sessions, I help you identify your narrative blind spots and structure your argument well before the deadline and before burnout sets in. I don't just fix your writing; I give you the tools and critical distance to communicate your research successfully.
15 years inside - and outside - the academic ecosystem
My education in research communication has been immersive. For 15 years, I have partnered with PhD candidates, postdocs, and professors—not just to polish their writing, but to sharpen their strategy in a competitive funding landscape.
I don't just work with researchers; I live with one. As the partner of a postdoc, I see behind the scenes of the grant cycle: the administrative hurdles, the application fatigue, and the grueling mental effort required to secure third-party funding.
I understand that a proposal is not just a document—it is the lifeline for the next stage of your research and career. My goal is to help you navigate that pressure with clear logic and a strategy that speaks to the decision-makers.
Tailored support for researchers at every stage
Individual guidance to structure your proposal, clarify your narrative, and overcome writer's block during the drafting process.
Strategy & coaching
A high-level "Reviewer 2" assessment of your draft. I identify logic gaps and rhetorical weaknesses so you can fix them before submission.
Manuscript diagnostic
What my workshop clients say
"From Idea to Funded: Advanced Grant-Writing Strategies for PIER Postdocs"
PIER Hamburg
November 2025
"This workshop boosted my confidence and provided me with tools I can immediately use in my own research planning. Thank you for an informative, inspiring, and truly enjoyable learning experience!"
"From Idea to Funded: Advanced Grant-Writing Strategies for PIER Postdocs"
PIER Hamburg
November 2025
"I liked all the insights and that the requirements of the writing were really structured into 'checkboxes'. It somehow complemented the previous workshop really well, too. Marc was also really cool and knowledgable."
"Navigating the German Research Landscape"
University of Cologne
October 2025
"I just wanted to sincerely thank you for the insightful and engaging workshop you gave. I truly enjoyed your presentation and found the
content very valuable and thought-provoking."
Ready for a strategic approach to your research communication?
Contact me to find out how I can help you advance your research.