Your Grant Isn't Getting Rejected Because You're Not Good Enough

Dear Elite Researchers,

I see you.

I see you staring at that rejection email, wondering what's wrong with you.

I see you questioning whether you belong in academia, whether your research matters, and whether you're smart enough to make it.

I see you because I was you.

Three years ago, I sat in that same place, brilliant research, passionate purpose, and a gr…