Our NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Course

Our Approach
What is Brainsteering?

You’re familiar with “brainstorming,” the classic technique for thinking “outside the box.” But research shows that the best ideas come from inside the box. The trick is to be in the right box, and to ask the right questions.

That’s Brainsteering.

We’ll show you how to use this technique to capture reviewers’ attention by crafting a story that creates a personal connection. You can make them want to give you the award.