The acquisition of third party funding is becoming more and more prevalent in the daily work of researchers. This helps bring research forward, finances research groups, expands research infrastructures, creates publications and funds salaries and travel costs.
Contents
  • Research funding processes
  • Structures, programmes, background information, evaluation criteria and tips for proposal writing for the
    • German Research Foundation
    • Ministries
    • European Union
    • Foundations
  • Checklists for writing proposals
  • Analysing call for proposals
  • Structure of a proposal
  • 4 phases of successful proposal writing
  • Presentation of a proposal

Astrid Schmitz spent many years as Head of Research Funding at RWTH Aachen University, supporting scientists in the acquisition of funding and assisting with applications for major strategic projects. In the context of the Excellence Strategy, she later headed the Aachen Office of the Jülich Aachen Research Alliance. As Key Account Manager for the four large non-university research institutions, she supported the development of joint strategies on topics such as appointments, personnel development, promotion of young researchers, transfer and public relations.
In 2022, Astrid Schmitz founded Sz-Coaching (www.sz-coaching.eu) and works currently as an independent consultant and trainer in the fields of research funding, research strategy and science management.
Didactic Aims
During the course, participants will get an overview on the different funding organisations and will have the opportunity to discover the funding programme which suits their needs. They will learn the different phases of writing a successful proposal and get a lot of practical tips. After the course the participants will have identified their individual funding programme. They will have an overview about how to write a competitive proposal and will have already started making their first steps with writing their own proposal.
Didactic Elements
Theoretical input and presentation, small group work, individual work, break-out sessions and discussions.
Target Group
Doctoral Researchers
Postdocs & Senior Scientists
Science Managers
Required Prior Knowledge
None
Organisational Info
Date:
  • 25.11.2024, 9:00 - 13:00
  • 26.11.2024, 9:00 - 13:00 
  • 03.12.2024, 9:00 - 13:00 
  • 04.12.2024, 9:00 - 13:00

Course Duration in Days: 2
Location: Online
Course Language: English
Registration Deadline: 25.10.2024
Cancellation Deadline: 04.11.2024
Focus on scientific exchange: No


Remarks: This course will be held online. Please ensure that your laptop / tablet has a working microphone and a camera for your participation.
Need help? Contact: janine.hirschheydt@ufz.de / +49 341 235 - 482451

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