How to Advance Your Career in Research and Get Funded

A BIGS workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center

Preparing for future research leadership, this workshop helps to assess the current position, align career aspirations with longer-term research goals, and develop a road map for achieving them in the individual setting.

In-person Workshop

Monday, July 24, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 25, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Please register your interest in this workshop with your BIGS coordinator by March 1, 2023

Trainer

Dr. Thomas Koch

Language

English

Location

Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47*

Target Group

Advanced doctoral students (ideally from the 3^rd year)

Track(s)

Research

Certificate

16 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate

* The premises are not barrier-free. Please contact the Bonn Graduate Center if you need assistance.

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Description

The workshop provides guidance on how to exploit funding opportunities effectively to build resources and capabilities for further career advancement and gain research independence as a principal investigator.

It employs theoretical input and practice scenarios, plenary discussions, individual and small group work, experience sharing, elements of systemic coaching, and expert advice.

Preparatory exercises of approx. 3 hours are necessary for participation.

Content

Navigating the German research and innovation system
Responding to the evolving roles and responsibilities as your research career progresses
Applying strategic approaches to advance both your career and your research
Designing fundable research projects for different settings
Identifying and exploiting funding opportunities effectively
Moving from smaller to larger grants