Rita has 21 years of experience working as a Funding Advisor & Research Manager and has supported more than 800 applications, securing over €31M in funding.
She has worked with public and private research organisations including universities, research centres, non-profit associations, start-ups and SMEs at both national and international levels. Rita has helped establish two Research Support Departments and frequently serves as an External Evaluator for international/European funding agencies.
Her expertise includes:
Strategic funding intelligence
Complex research consortia development
Research management excellence
Proposal writing and evaluation
As a member of the Board of EARMA (European Association for Research Managers and Administrators) in 2021/2022 and currently a member of the Coordination Group of the Portuguese Network for Research Managers (PIC), Rita brings valuable insights from across the European research funding ecosystem.
rita@fscience.eu
+351 916 538 801
We Are
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John Borthwick
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John Borthwick
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Our Approach
We understand that each research organisation, team, and individual has unique needs and challenges. Our approach combines deep expertise with personalised service to create tailored solutions that work for you.
1 - Listen: We begin by understanding your specific situation, goals, and challenges.
2 - Analyse: We assess your current position and identify the most promising opportunities.
3 - Strategise: We develop a customised plan aligned with your strengths and objectives.
4 - Support: We provide hands-on guidance and resources throughout implementation.
5 - Evaluate: We measure results and refine our approach to maximise your success.
Our Promise
“Following the wrong star won’t get you to your destination, and money isn’t everything. We support excellent science getting funding – this means we’ll tell you honestly if your project isn’t ready, and help you find the right path forward.”