Workshop "How to plan and write a competitive research grant proposal"

Workshop "How to plan and write a competitive research grant proposal" for Postdocs

When: October 18, 2024, 9 am - 5 pm

Where: online

Trainer: Dr. Thomas Koch

About this workshop:

This comprehensive workshop will provide you with the essential tools and strategies to confidently navigate the complex process of applying for research grants.

Workshop Objectives:

By participating, you will:

• Learn how to identify and leverage funding opportunities
• Understand the evaluation criteria of funding agencies
• Develop fundable research projects
• Master the grant-writing process
• Apply effective language and style
• Build a grant track record for future applications

Methods:

This highly interactive workshop will include theoretical input, group discussions, practice scenarios, and personal advice from your trainer, ensuring a practical and engaging experience for all attendees.

Schedule:

09:00 am    Welcome and introduction

                    Exploiting funding opportunities
                    Recognizing your wider research context
                    Types of funding and funding agencies
                    Managing the grant life cycle

                    Practice scenario
                    Finding and selecting funding

                    Understanding the evaluation process
                    How evaluators work – and what it means for your proposals

12:30pm    Lunch

1:45 pm      Preparing your grant proposals
                    From research idea to fundable project
                    The basic structure of a grant proposal
                    Scheduling the writing process

                    Core writing techniques
                    Readability, language and style

                    Plenary discussion, transfer and feedback

5:00 pm       Close

About the Trainer:

Dr. Thomas Koch brings over a decade of international research experience and 12 years as a research manager. His hands-on approach to grant proposal writing will empower you to achieve your research objectives.

Additional Information:

• The workshop is free of charge.
• Please ensure your participation is approved by your supervisor.
• Your registration is binding and spots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Registration deadline: October 2, 2024

To register, kindly email the following details to jknedler[at]uni-koeln.de by the deadline:

• Last name
• First name
• Research group
• Email
• Affiliation
• Field of study
• Year of PhD degree