| Title | Time | Room | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| How to plan and write a competitve research grant proposal | 15.01.2026 09:00 - 17:00 (Thu) | Online | Dr. Thomas Koch |
This course is designed for early career researchers who are new to the process of applying for a research grant.
It provides essential guidance to be able to navigate the complexity of grant writing with confidence – from designing a fundable project and responding to the evaluation criteria of the funding agency, to managing the writing process and dealing with low success rates.
- Identify funding opportunities for different research settings
- Navigate the evaluation process
- Design fundable research projects
- Structure and schedule the writing process
- Employ effective language and style
- Establish a grant track record
This highly interactive workshop employs theoretical input, plenary discussions, practice scenarios, individual and small group work, experience sharing, and expert advice.
End of the doctorate
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Laptop/tablet with stable internet connection, microphone, webcam, Zoom (in most cases).
Three to four hours of pre-workshop activities are an essential part of the course. The activities will be provided at least 10 days before the workshop and can be completed by participants at their own pace.
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Dr. Thomas Koch is a research management consultant and certified business trainer and coach. He provides hands-on workshops and individual guidance for researchers to realise their career objectives and research ideas. He also supports higher education institutions and research consortia in implementing strategic initiatives and preparing grant proposals. Holding a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from the UK, he builds on 10 years of international experience as a researcher and 12 years of professional experience as a research manager and senior administrator at universities in Bochum (RUB) and Munich (LMU).