About Bekk research support

Established in 2020, Bekk Research Support is committed to helping researchers achieve their scientific goals by securing competitive research funding.
Our guiding principles of integrity, collaboration, and personal engagement underpin a methodology that emphasizes a tailored approach to each project.
Rooted in extensive expertise and a passion for supporting groundbreaking research, we continuously strive to enhance our knowledge, insights, and understanding.

Supported by a robust network of trusted collaborators, we provide comprehensive support across disciplines, adapting to the ever-evolving needs of the research community and reinforcing our position as a trusted partner in navigating the competitive funding landscape. 

Experience

More than 1300 proposals reviewed in over 15 years, showcasing a deep understanding of the evolving research landscape.

Tailored service

Our researcher-centred approach provides personalised guidance at every step, adapting to each applicant´s unique needs and goals.

Expertize

We bring an intuitive understanding of what makes a proposal stand out and how to turn a good proposal into a successful one.

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Stewe Bekk

Founder profile

Stewe Bekk, MSc, developed his career at various esteemed research institutes in Barcelona, gaining extensive expertise in reviewing and enhancing research proposals for a variety of competitive funding calls for over a decade.
In 2020, he founded Bekk Research Support, which has become know for its specialisation in ERC grant preparation, with many successful applications to its credit.
His work also includes leading over 50 ERC seminars across Europe and developing a specialised training program for ERC interviewees, benefiting more than 65 candidates thus far. This extensive experience positions Stewe as a key figure in the ERC community, adept at equipping researchers with the skills necessary for success.

Testimonials

  • "Stewe´s feedback for my ERC Advanced Grant proposal (2020 call) was crucial in getting it funded. His contribution on how to focus the role of preliminary results in the project was particularly helpful, ensuring that we struck the delicate balance between novelty and feasibility expected by the referees. I truly recommend Stewe´s services to anyone applying for an ERC project"

    Prof. Dr. Daniel Maspoch
    Leader Supramolecular Nanochemistry and materials Group ICN2
    Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

  • "Stewe was extremely helpful in the preparation of my two latest and successful ERC AdG proposals (2013-2018 and 2019-2024). His invaluable advice and timely feedback helped strengthen both applications immensely, I cannot recommend him enough."

    Prof. Dr. Maciej Lewenstein
    Leader Quantum Optics Theory Group ICFO
    The Institute of Photonic Sciences

  • “Stewe is of extraordinary help with all kinds of proposal. He has a very good understanding of both the big picture and the details, and how to translate these aspects into an excellent proposals. Nearly all the proposals that were written with the assistance of Stewe were granted, including an ERC consolidator grant.”

    Prof. Dr. Frank Koppens
    Leader Quantum Nano-Optoelectronics Group ICFO
    The Institute of Photonic Sciences

  • “Stewe contributed significantly in the preparation of my ERC CoG proposal and was instrumental in getting it granted. He gave invaluable advice on how to say things in a different manner to match the expectations of the call, as well as to make the proposal follow a logical order, and helped evolve an initially dry technical/scientific document into a competitive ERC proposal, matching the expectations of the referees.”

    Prof. Dr. Gerasimos Konstantatos
    Leader Functional Optoelectronic Nanomaterials Group ICFO
    The Institute of Photonic Sciences

  • “I worked with Stewe in the preparation of two successful ERC proposals, Consolidator (2014-2019) and Advanced (2020-2024). His comments and suggestions were always pertinent and constructive, and I could see how the document significantly improved after each iteration. Stewe´s ample experience in the preparation of ERC proposals is extremely useful to help plan, structure and write a proposal. He really makes a difference.”

    Prof. Dr. Antonio Acín
    Leader Quantum Information Theory Group ICFO
    The Institute of Photonic Sciences

  • "Stewe helped me to successfully prepare for my ERC CoG interview. He provided detailed and constructive feedback on presentation drafts, staged several mock-interviews, and rehearsed likely questions (and how to answer them) with me. In all this he was extremely personable, professional, and his extensive experience with the ERC process clearly showed. I give him my strongest recommendations."

    Dr. Matthias vom Hau
    Leader of States, Nationalism, and the Relationship Between Ethnic Diversity and Public Goods Provision (ETHNICGOODS) Group
    Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals (IBEI)

  • “It was a breeze working together with Stewe. His experience and professional conduct were essential for my ERC AdG submission. I highly recommend him and would work with him again any time.”

    Prof. Dr. Jens Biegert
    Leader Attoscience And Ultrafast Optics Group ICFO
    The Institute of Photonic Sciences ​

  • “Stewe Bekk´s contribution to the success of my ERC Advanced Grant was central. For instance, his inputs improved the introductory and outlook parts by simplifying the scientific message and by focusing on the most interesting points.”

    Prof. Dr. Adrian Bachtold
    Leader Quantum NanoMechanics Group ICFO
    The Institute of Photonic Sciences

  • "Stewe and Malte provided invaluable assistance in preparing for my ERC AdG interview (SH5). Their tailored feedback, insightful advice, and spot-on simulation of the panel's questions were instrumental in my preparation. They balance kindness and support with direct honesty, making the collaboration a pleasure."

    Prof. Lucie Doležalová
    Department of European Cultural and Intellectual History
    Charles University, Prague

  • "Bekk Research Support was instrumental in my successful preparation for the ERC CoG 2022 interview. They tailored their feedback on my presentations and conducted mock interviews that felt specifically designed for my research and style. Their professional, researcher-centered approach made all the difference, I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone approaching an ERC interview."

    Dr. Jaime Martín Pérez
    Leader of Functional Polymer Materials Group
    Universidade da Coruña