Research grants: Opportunities and core skills

Introduction

The objective of this workshop is to introduce PhD candidates envisaging a career in academia to the Dutch and European research grant landscape and to the skills that underpin grant capture.  

Applying for research grants at the national or European level, or from alternative sources, is central to academic life. Grants open up pathways for academic career development and are often the means by which the employment of junior academics is funded. Grants are, however, competitive. It is important as an early-stage researcher to understand the research landscape, and to start developing essential skills for grant success.  

Course information

ECTS: 1,5
Number of sessions: 2
Hours per session: 3

Aims and working method 

This workshop is comprised of two sessions and focusses on the Dutch and European research funding context and the grant opportunities that immediately follow the PhD award, including the Dutch Research Council’s Rubicon and Veni grants, and the European Commission’s Skłodowska-Curie Actions.  

Making use of examples of successful grant proposals, participants will learn about the key components and challenges in writing a successful grant proposal. The workshop will also develop and practice new skills in writing research proposal summaries for a generalist academic audience and in creating academic CV narratives specifically for grant applications.  

Entry level and relevance 

There are no specific prerequisites, but please note that the workshop is specifically relevant for PhD candidates in the second half of their PhD program