Mastering Grant Applications: Identifying Funding Opportunities and Crafting Successful Proposals
A workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center
The acquisition of third-party funding is becoming more and more prevalent in the daily work of researchers. In this workshop, you will learn about the differences between the funding organizations, especially with regard to their structure and programs. This workshop will provide you with the necessary structure required for the proposal, how to organize your project, tips for finding the right partner/s to work with, and how to work together on making your proposal a success.
Online Workshop
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Trainer
Astrid Schmitz
Language
English
Location
Online
Target Group
Doctoral students and postdocs
Track(s)
Research, Research Management
Certificate
16 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus or Careers plus certificate
Description
In the first part of the workshop, you will get an overview of different research funding organizations, like the German Research Foundation, the ministries, the EU, various foundations and their individualised programs. Various databases, specifically for searching available funding, will be introduced to you and we can begin your search for funding during this seminar.
This second part of the workshop will focus on the essential four phases for a successful proposal. Professional advice surrounding the development, planning, writing and final phase will be given. Furthermore we will identify the appropriate AI-Tools which can be used to assist your proposal writing.
Content
- Overview of relevant funding organizations and their programmes
- Special features of individual funding organizations
- Searching for funding instruments using suitable databases and websites
- Structure of a successful research proposal
- Phases in the preparation of a research proposal
- Do's and don'ts of a successful application
Creditable for the Micro Credential 'Academic Writing & Publishing'
Micro Credentials for doctoral students offer the opportunity to systematically add key future skills to your professional expertise. You can apply for a Micro Credential if you successfully complete at least four workshops from one area of expertise.
Contact
Bonn Graduate Center
Address
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
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