Summary of Introduction to grant writing

Course Syllabus

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Prof. Gianfranco Pacchioni – Department of Materials Science
Dr. Mizar Luca Federici – Research and Third Mission
Dr. Fiorenza de Micheli – Research and Third Mission
Dr. Paola Esena – Research and Third Mission
Dr. Balthasar Kenda – Research and Third Mission

Lingua

Inglese

Breve descrizione

Objectives of the course are:
• Teach the basic skills of Grant Writing
• Provide an overview of the European projects landscape (Horizon Europe in particular)
• Introduce basic strategies and tools to search for forthcoming calls (e.g. EU Funding&Tender portal)

The course is preceded by a lesson in which some aspects of contemporary science will be illustrated and discussed, from excessive competition for re-search funds and academic positions, to the constant growth of publications, from the uncritical use of bibliometric indexes to ethically questionable behavior.

After the course, the candidates will be able to approach a project proposal according to the standard sections required by most of the proposal templates, in particular:
• Objectives
• Methodology including transversal aspects
• Workplan including Work Packages, Tasks, Deliverables, Milestones
• Impact
• Communication, Dissemination, Exploitation
• Project Management

Target audience

Ph.D students (preferably 3rd year, not binding)

Numero massimo di partecipanti

Min 10
Max 45

Metodo di valutazione

Assessment of a practical exercise during the last lesson (either in presence or in remote attendance)

NOTE: an overall attendance (either remotely or in presence) of 70% of the course is required have the credit approved, therefore students must attend a minimum of 3 of the 4 planned lessons (2 hours per lesson for a total of 8 hours pf the course). The last lesson, that will include a practical exercises on the contents of the course, is compulsory to obtain the credit. The teachers will register the attendees at the beginning of each lesson.