Ana Pineda, PhD
anapineda.bsky.social
Ana Pineda, PhD
@anapineda.bsky.social
Helping scientists to focus, write, and get funded⎪www.Ifocusandwrite.com⎪Everything with a mindful apporach⎪Insects🐛 Ecology 🌱 she/her⎪Here some free resources for you👇
https://www.ifocusandwrite.com/free-resources
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Writing a research project this year?
📣Our grant writing coaching program is open with a special promo, but only for a few days ⏰ Learn how to write proposals that sell your idea with the right storytelling and copywriting. Click 👇🏼 to learn more! buff.ly/4ZHEltv #NewPI #MSCA #ERCCoG #ERCStG #ERCadv
Planning to write an ERC in 2026?
And already feeling the weight of it?
That’s normal, because big grants are not like the smaller ones.
I wrote a free PDF guide to help you write your next grant with a business approach. Curious? Get it here buff.ly/OOvUFkH
#NewPI #ERCCoG #ERCStG #ERCadv #ECRchat
How to Write an ERC Grant (or Any Major Research Proposal) with a Business Approach – Free PDF Guide
Download this free guide to learn a strategic, business-inspired approach to writing ERC grants—Starting, Consolidator, or Advanced. Practical, clear, mindset-shifting.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Struggling with sharing your work? Have you felt the fear of visibility when is time to press "post"? Then you're not alone! We're having a FREE workshop to give you some tools that will help you stop hiding 🎊 Registration here ⇒ buff.ly/ZKIkeAp #AcademicSky #ECRchat #WomeninSTEM #NewPI
Workshop | Sanne Frandsen
Stop hiding and start sharing your work! FREE visibility workshop for academics.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Reposted by Ana Pineda, PhD
My lab at the JIC is recruiting 3 PDRA:
🔹 Bioinformatics / AI
🔹 Molecular Biology / Genetics
🔹 Proteomics
Programme funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
📅 Closing date: 27 February
Apply via JIC website:
www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/
Please share with outstanding candidates. 🙏
Postdoctoral Researcher (Charpentier Group) | John Innes Centre
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Charpentier Group at the John Innes Centre, working on cutting-edge science in the field of plant calcium signalling.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Calming your nervous system before you start writing your scientific paper will help you focus and enter the flow 🎊 Meditation is perfect for that. 🙌🏼 Grab your meditation box and the article link below. @Nature.com buff.ly/cQgs0Ao #AcademicSky #ECRchat #WomeninSTEM #AcWri #Postdoc #NewPI
February 11, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Reposted by Ana Pineda, PhD
Dr. Aletta Jacobs was born #OTD in 1854.

+ First woman officially to attend a Dutch university
+ First female physician in the #Netherlands, 1879
+ Founded the world's first birth control clinic, Amsterdam, 1882
+ Led women's rights & suffrage campaigns

#WomenInSTEM
February 9, 2026 at 11:14 PM
We have a mission to help scientists to create a happier, more, productive and more creative academic life🎊 To start, you can access our FREE library of resources. Guides, planners, and inspiring guest classes! buff.ly/ygTtcUf #AcademicSky #ECRchat #WomeninSTEM #AcWri #Postdoc #NewPI
February 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM
To all those losing the motivation to write your paper, your PhD book, or simply to keep working…This is from one of my favorite books @recipesforselflove (IG) from Alison Rachel. Full of wisdom! #MondayMotivation buff.ly/kpAOHXW
#AcademicSky #ECRchat #WomeninSTEM #AcWri #Postdoc #NewPI
February 9, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Burning question: what is your biggest frustration when writing a paper? Mine is procrastination (instead of being focused). And I'd love to see how other scientists are feeling right now! please comment below 🙏🏼 #AcademicSky #ECRchat #WomeninSTEM #AcWri #Postdoc #NewPI
February 6, 2026 at 6:30 AM
This is our most-watched FREE class. All to boost your scientific writing and change the way you manage your time 🎊 Click at the 📸 to sign in and watch the replay buff.ly/Jqgzf2f #AcademicSky #ECRchat #WomeninSTEM #AcWri #Postdoc #NewPI
The Simple System You Need to Thrive in Your Academic Career
Discover the lessons I’ve learned from helping thousands of academics in the last 4 years, so you can boost your scientific writing and productivity mindfully, without sacrificing your life.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Do you find it difficult to #Ifocusandwrite while working from home? You're not alone! But it can also work wonders! I share on this blog post 👇🏼 the best strategies that worked for me and our clients buff.ly/lgCGZkO #AcademicSky #ECRchat #WomeninSTEM #AcWri #Postdoc #NewPI
How to focus and write when working from home
Working from home in a crisis time can be very stressful. I give here my personal tips and a planner to stay productive and mentally healthy
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February 4, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Reposted by Ana Pineda, PhD
NEW H. H. Flor Distinguished Review: "The Extended Plant Immune System," by Corné M. J. Pieterse. Read the open access review in MPMI: https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-10-25-0144-HH
January 30, 2026 at 11:39 PM
As a new month, here are the prompts I'm using for my monthly review 🥰 They'll give you clarity and focus about what matters! If you also want to plan and review your weeks, I have a FREE planner for you! Link at the 📸 buff.ly/pbdEOjE #AcademicSky #ECRchat #WomeninSTEM #AcWri #Postdoc
February 2, 2026 at 6:30 AM
⏰Today is the last day to join the #AcademicLaunchpad 🚀 with a special promo. An investment in your project writing skills. For your next and all future projects. You can do it, and we'll be there supporting you 🥰 If you have questions, you can message me. Link 👇🏼 buff.ly/4ZHEltv #NewPI #ECRchat
Academic Launchpad ALP
Write your best grant proposal to date.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Want to write a grant proposal? Writing skills are not enough. You need to master the other 3 phases of the process. And we help you with that inside The #AcademicLaunchpad 🚀 where you'll write your best grant proposal to date 🎊 All info👇🏼 buff.ly/4ZHEltv #NewPI #MSCA #ERCCoG #ERCStG #ERCadv
January 27, 2026 at 6:30 AM
For a few days, you can get our help for your next grant with a special promo 🚀 A coaching program where you won't only master your grant writing skills, but also your SELLING skills. Something crucial to market and sell your research ideas💰 All info at the 🔗 buff.ly/4ZHEltv #ERCCoG #ERCStG #ERCadv
Academic Launchpad ALP
Write your best grant proposal to date.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:30 AM
They just don't have time to write those grants. Some are exhausted from balancing research and motherhood. Writing a project is hard, and that's why The #AcademicLaunchpad is here for 🚀 Only a few more days to join ⏰ Info 👇🏼 buff.ly/4ZHEltv
#NewPI #ECRchat #MSCA #ERCCoG #ERCStG #ERCadv
January 25, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Writing a research project this year?
📣Our grant writing coaching program is open with a special promo, but only for a few days ⏰ Learn how to write proposals that sell your idea with the right storytelling and copywriting. Click 👇🏼 to learn more! buff.ly/4ZHEltv #NewPI #MSCA #ERCCoG #ERCStG #ERCadv
January 24, 2026 at 6:30 AM
“I hate the selling part when writing a grant proposal”
Sounds familiar? It doesn’t need to be that way. Selling is an act of kindness. And funders are lucky you’re putting your energy into this 🎊 Join us to learn how to sell your ideas with confidence buff.ly/4ZHEltv
#NewPI #ERCCoG #ERCStG #ERCadv
January 23, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Reposted by Ana Pineda, PhD
Prof. Pat Thomson's blog "Patter" is a gold mine of tips and guides on all aspects of academic writing.

The best part is, it's totally free.

Follow Silvi on LinkedIn for more tips and free resources on systematic reviews and academic writing.

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Prof. Pat Thomson's blog "Patter" is a gold mine of tips and guides on all aspects of academic writing. The best part is, it's totally free. Check it out at https://patthomson.net/ | Silvi
Prof. Pat Thomson's blog "Patter" is a gold mine of tips and guides on all aspects of academic writing. The best part is, it's totally free. Check it out at https://patthomson.net/
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January 21, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Reposted by Ana Pineda, PhD
I am so excited to be taking part of @anapineda.bsky.social's grant writing bootcamp! After a morning (for me) session of very important general information we get together to work on parts of our proposal/paper/idea.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:09 PM
You got your ticket? TODAY our FREE online bootcamp starts! Designed for scientists who want to start working on their big grant...ERC, Marie Curie or similar! You may feel it's too early, but believe me, it's not 🔥Good ideas need time. Join us⇒ buff.ly/mUYrHEv
#NewPI #MSCA #ERCCoG #ERCStG #ERCadv
The Funded Scientist: an online 4-day training to write research proposals
An online event with classes, co-working and accountability to help you kick off your 2026 full of focus and write with my business approach to grant writing 🎊
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January 19, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Reposted by Ana Pineda, PhD
En 2026 renovamos nuestros compromisos y propósitos, sin matices ni ambigüedades.

Sabemos que hacerlo incomoda a algunos.
Pero no estamos aquí para ser cómodos.

Estamos aquí para elegir la vida.

Ayúdanos a seguir
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January 16, 2026 at 10:02 AM
In only a few days ⏰ I’m hosting a FREE online bootcamp for scientists who want to kick off 2026 working on their grant writing. We'll talk creativity for your big idea, time management, and selling that idea with your writing 🔥
Register here ⇒ buff.ly/mUYrHEv
#NewPI #MSCA #ERCCoG #ERCStG #ERCadv
The Funded Scientist: an online 4-day training to write research proposals
An online event with classes, co-working and accountability to help you kick off your 2026 full of focus and write with my business approach to grant writing 🎊
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January 16, 2026 at 7:51 AM
This January, I’m hosting a FREE 4-day online bootcamp for scientists focused on grant writing. Thousands of people have attended our previous bootcamps, but this one will be the first one to help you get funded 💰

I want to share why.

#NewPI #ECRchat #MSCA #ERCCoG #ERCStG #ERCadv
January 8, 2026 at 12:01 PM
I’m hosting a FREE 4-day online bootcamp for scientists who want to kick off 2026 working on their grant writing. And want to do it DIFFERENTLY 🎊
Enjoying the process.
With time to work the idea properly.
With new strategies.
Register here ⇒ buff.ly/dHxbCAd
#NewPI #MSCA #ERCCoG #ERCStG #ERCadv
The Funded Scientist: an online 4-day training to write research proposals
An online event with classes, co-working and accountability to help you kick off your 2026 full of focus and write with my business approach to grant writing 🎊
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January 7, 2026 at 1:26 PM