Grant Proposal writing and third-party funding

Application


The registration is closed. If you would like to be on the waiting list, please drop us an email.

Location


online and Beehive, iDiv

Dates


10 January 2025 (online): 10am – 1pm
&
6 February 2025 ( iDiv Leipzig, B.01.05 – Red Queen):
9:30am – 5pm

Credit Points


n.a.


Contents

This course provides an introduction to grant writing and third-party funding, guiding participants through key aspects such as structuring a proposal, defining research questions, and developing a financial plan. The course is divided into two sessions. The first session will be offered online, while the second session will take place in person. Between the two sessions, participants will have the opportunity to work on their own third-party funding proposal, which will receive individual feedback during the in-person workshop.

Topic covered include:

  1. Summary of Funding Programms
  2. Introduction: How to write a proposal
  3. Exercise: Writing the concept of a proposal
  4. Feedback: Concept of a proposal
  5. Exercise: Defining a research question
  6. Overview: Structure of proposals
  7. Exercise: Financial plan
  8. Overview: Survey criteria
  9. Tips on writing the proposal
  10. Exercise: Proposal in detail
  11. Exercise: Planning your next steps

 

Max. Number Participants: 15


Lecturer

Dr Alexandra Wiebke

Dr Alexandra Wiebke is an experienced expert in grant writing with a strong background in supporting researchers in securing third-party funding. She currently works at Paderborn University as the head of the Scientific Career Development Office, where she helps guide researchers through the process of crafting competitive funding applications.