Funding opportunities for young researchers
Dates & Timetable:
Application for this micro-credential will be opened in Spring semester of academic year 2024/2025
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| 03/04/2025 | 14:00-16:00 (CET) |
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10/04/2025
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17/04/2025
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24/04/2025
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| 08/05/2025 |
Description:
Securing funding is essential for advancing high-quality research and innovation. However, many researchers face challenges in pursuing a research career due to limited funding opportunities and inadequate support. This course aims to empower young researchers by guiding them through each step of the funding process, from shaping their initial ideas to crafting and submitting a compelling proposal. It covers key areas such as identifying funding sources, writing effective proposals, developing realistic budgets, and maximizing funding potential. Participants will acquire practical skills to align their projects with funders’ priorities, communicate their ideas clearly, and navigate common challenges in the application process.
Learning Outcomes:
TBA in a few weeks
Sustainable development goals:
- SDG4. Quality education
- SDG5. Gender quality
- SDG9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- SDG10. Reduced inequalities
- SDG17. Partnerships for the goals
If you need some extra assistance with the application, here is a step by step instruction on how to complete the application form.
Sector:
European
Thematic area:
European funding instruments
HASHTAGS/KEY WORDS:
#entrepreneurship #innovations #research #strategy
Volume (ECTS):
1
Language:
English
Hard skills:
Research proposal writing Project management
Soft skills:
Communication Networking Critical thinking
Study format:
Online
Study methods:
Presentations Lectures Case studies
Hours
Synchronous contact hours: 10
Asynchronous hours & self directed learning: 15
Entry requirements:
Bachelor student in one of the 9 partner universities of EU-CONEXUS, providing a proof of English proficiency of at least B2 level (certificate or online test).
Assessment:
Project presentations presented by students
HOST UNIVERSITY:
Agriculture University of Athens, Greece
Stage of accreditation:
Based on the National and European Institutional framework for Lifelong Learning, implemented through Training and Lifelong Learning Center (KEDIVIM in Agriculture University of Athens).
