I am a highly motivated professional with extensive experience in research, writing and editing for UK and EU SMEs, independent European think-tanks, and British universities. I excel at turning complex information into clear, client-facing resources and grant proposals, with a strong track record of collaboration, time management, and delivering impactful content.

Dylan Wilkinson

I am a highly motivated professional with extensive experience in research, writing and editing for UK and EU SMEs, independent European think-tanks, and British universities. I excel at turning complex information into clear, client-facing resources and grant proposals, with a strong track record of collaboration, time management, and delivering impactful content.

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I am a highly motivated professional with extensive experience in research, writing and editing for UK and EU SMEs, independent European think-tanks, and British universities.

I excel at turning complex information into clear, client-facing resources and grant proposals, with a strong track record of collaboration, time management, and delivering impactful content.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Grant Writer / Grant Proposal Specialist at Granfify
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Client-facing role taking confidential information from several provided documents and writing grant proposals focused on technical novelty and rapid commercialization; acted as reviewer and provided actionable commentary to strengthen applications; contributed to projects raising over £11,500,000 in R&D funding.
Funding Consultant, Brand & Funding Manager at Leiden University
January 1, 2020 - Present
Wrote engaging blog posts and articles; optimized SEO; prepared grant proposals for Innovate UK and EIC grants; performed Deep Dives for SMEs to identify the most relevant grant opportunities.
Content Writer, Proofreader, Copy Editor at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Wrote blog posts and articles for the University of West England's Science for Environment Policy; optimized SEO; developed grant proposals for Innovate UK and EIC; conducted Deep Dives for SMEs to identify grant opportunities.
Freelance Writer, Proofreader, and Editor at The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Developed research skills and applied research methods to write reports for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Defense; formatted reports according to the organisation’s house style; proofreading and editing book chapters written by HCSS’s director Rob De Wijk included in the Dutch Prime Minister’s annual book release; wrote and published articles under HCSS guidelines regarding innovations in energy security.

Education

Master’s Degree in Journalism & Multimedia Communication at LUISS University Rome
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government, Software & Internet