My journey into research began two decades ago when I started my PhD at Leiden University. Over the next 15 years, I worked at various research institutions around the world, including the University of Bonn, MIT, Utrecht University and ETH. This extensive international experience has allowed me to develop a strong track record in chemical, biological and material sciences. You can find my peer-reviewed publications on Google Scholar (Google Scholar).
In 2017, I decided to make a career change and set up a freelance consultancy for national and European grants. I look forward to using my knowledge, skills and commitment to scientific writing and grant preparation to help you achieve your research goals. Please explore my website to find out more about my services and how I can contribute to your success.
-Master in social communication of scientific research, Universidad Internacional de Valencia (VIU) (2023-present)
-Expert in public communication and dissemination of science, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid (ES, 2018)
-Master in Advance studies, Nutrition and Health, ETH (CH, 2015-2017)
-PhD in Chemistry, Leiden University (NL, 2005-2009)
-Master in Chemistry, Universidad de Alcalá de Henares (ES, 1997-2004)Additional courses relevant to my professional skills: Course on Principles of Storytelling: UNED (2021), Basic Uses of Inkscape for scientific publications Colegio Oficial de Biólogos de Euskadi (2021), and Studies in Photography and digital video: Escuela Internacional de Fotografía PhotoEspaña (2019-present). I am currently studying a Master in social communication of scientific research (2023-present).
I have worked with several consultancies, always as a freelancer, carefully selecting the project to ensure the quality of my work. To date, and working with great teams, I have secured more than 18 million euros in funding for European projects for my clients. At national level (Spain), I have also contributed to the acquisition of funding for Centres of Scientific Excellence.
I also enjoy working with researchers applying for independent funding, especially from the European Research Council (ERC) and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. If you would like to know more about my services, please contact me!
"I collaborated with Patricia in the preparation of a European Innovation Action-type project in the field of circular economy. The consortium had about 20 partners and a large budget. Patricia was very professional, both in the writing (she has a great technical and English level) and in organising the partners in the calls, collecting the information, proposing alternatives, and so on. If the project was approved it was undoubtedly thanks to her!"
Irene Larroy (Founder of ARISTOS Innovation Consulting)
"We have collaborated with Patricia on the writing of several European projects. Patricia is very professional and committed to the assignments, always meets deadlines, has attention to detail and the quality of the work is excellent. In addition, Patricia is very good at adapting to different subject matters and teams in a quick and agile manner."
Irene Paredes and Maya Hernando (Founders of Innovarum)
"Patricia Marques is a remarkable asset, her comprehensive understanding of ERC proposals greatly enhances the quality of work we provide to our clients. Her unrivaled ability to pinpoint and address key issues consistently brings about successful transformations in the projects we undertake."
Stewe Bekk (Founder Bekk Research Support)
"I can fully recommend working with Patricia. We successfully worked together on a MSCA-DN application. Not only was the applying coordinator - a highly experienced senior scientist - very impressed by Patricia's constructive feedback and suggestions for improvements. It also became immediately clear that she has a lot of experience, in particular for the challenges of proposals involving several partners. Additionally, communication with Patricia was always super easy and hands-on. I am sure that her input can make your next grant application better and more successful! "
Malte Beringer (Founder Science Point)
"I worked with Patricia when writing my ERC Starting grant proposal. Patricia’s critical eye was extremely useful to help me make sure that my writing was clear and impactful. Patricia advised me on many topics, such as how to frame previous and future collaborations in the topic of the proposal, or how to present my profile and experience in the CV section. It was a pleasure to work with her – an experience I strongly recommend."
Paloma Arroyo Huidobro (ERC StG grantee, UAM - IFIMAC)
"I benefitted from Patricia's consulting services during the preparation of the proposal for an ERC Stg in 2022. Her timely and detailed comments strongly helped me to improve the B1 and B2 parts, and indubitably played an important role in allowing me to reach the interview phase. I also strongly appreciated the dedication shown by Patricia as evidenced by the several revisions that she provided for the proposal, until I was fully satisfied with it. I believe that this aspect makes her work really stand out with respect to other consulting services present on the market."
Salvatore Assenza (ERC StG applicant, UAM - IFIMAC)
"Patricia is an excellent professional. In my case she has advised me in writing my project for the ERC StG and her help was essential. Both in the approach of the project and in transcribing my scientific ideas in a clear way. Her efficiency, availability and clarity lead me to recommend Patricia to any researcher who needs advice, particularly in European projects."
Rui Emanuel Ferreira da Silva (ERC StG applicant, ICMM - CSIC)
"I highly recommend working with Patricia, her suggestions were on point, with great knowledge of ERC characteristics and always very professional and very fast! She gives personalized attention to your proposal and is invested throughout the whole process, which I found extremely supportive. With her advice I was able to prepare a proposal that was selected for the interview stage for the ERC Starting grant and will surely work with her in future proposals of the lab!"
Valle Palomo Ruiz (ERC StG applicant, IMDEA Nanoscience)
"I am incredibly grateful to Patricia for her invaluable support in crafting my scientific project for the ERC StG. With her expert guidance, I not only reached the interview stage but also felt well-prepared and confident. Patricia's assistance in defining clear objectives and creating a strong proposal structure was instrumental in my success. I endorse her services to anyone seeking professional consultancy for ERC grants or any other scientific projects."
Manuela Garnica Alonso (ERC StG applicant, IMDEA Nanoscience)