Science. Strategy. Funding.
Orbit Grants
Guide
How to know whether a grant is actually a fit
Interesting is not the same as relevant. Better funding decisions depend on a broader idea of fit.
A grant can sound interesting and still be the wrong fit.
That distinction matters more than most researchers realize.
The five layers of fit
A useful funding decision usually depends on at least five layers of alignment:
How Orbit helps
This is exactly where broad search often breaks down. It can surface possibilities, but it usually does not help much with prioritization.
Orbit Grants is built around that broader idea of fit. The goal is to help researchers focus less on raw listing volume and more on alignment, ranking, and decision quality, especially for PIs and postdocs.
The five layers of fit
- Science fit: Does the opportunity actually support the kind of science you do?
- Stage fit: Is it designed for your current position and trajectory?
- Scope fit: Does the scale and framing match the work you would realistically propose?
- Timing fit: Is this worth acting on now?
- Strategic fit: Does it move your research or career in the direction you actually want to go?
The real question is not whether a grant exists.
It is whether it is worth your attention.