Julia Barzyk, PhD, is a former funding agency program manager who founded Wise Investigator to provide U.S.-based university researchers the training and support they need to have success with the research funding process.
Feb 22, 2026
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5 min read
Why internal clarity comes before external alignment
Feb 15, 2026
6 min read
Why protecting the Spark is the first step toward funding
Feb 8, 2026
The phases every funded research project moves through, so named or not
Feb 1, 2026
Why February outreach matters more than you may think
Jan 25, 2026
A practical time management approach for dynamic funding cycles
Jan 18, 2026
Why activity does not equal progress in 2026
Jan 11, 2026
7 min read
In 2026, the advantage is not access to information but rather knowing what applies to you now.
Jan 4, 2026
Information is a commodity.
Nov 30, 2025
4 min read
Gratitude for a global research community that keeps it going, together
Nov 23, 2025
Achieve results by turning knowing into doing
Nov 16, 2025
Making the most of a brief window for funding success
Nov 9, 2025
Navigating R&D shifts with investigator-level actions
Nov 2, 2025
Why early prep wins when the year gets compressed
Oct 26, 2025
A simple plan to prepare, connect, and follow up
Oct 19, 2025
Three moves that turned a cold start into a fast yes
Oct 12, 2025
One small step each workday will build momentum (and awards).
Oct 5, 2025
A note of steadiness and solidarity for this week
Sep 28, 2025
Stop guessing; think small and see what sticks
Sep 21, 2025
Practical methods PIs can use to persuade reviewers and sponsors
Sep 14, 2025
Why cross-industry advice works for academic scientists & engineers
Sep 7, 2025
The unposted path to collaboration
Aug 31, 2025
Clean, consistent profiles help AI (and people) focus on what matters.
Aug 24, 2025
Triangulate your identity across trusted sources.
Aug 17, 2025
Leveraging high-trust academic domains to strengthen professional visibility
Aug 10, 2025
Why your digital trail matters more than you think—and how to shape it.
