Third -class acquisition workshop: tips and tricks on May 23rd!

Third -class acquisition workshop: tips and tricks on May 23rd!

The University of Erfurt organizes a presence workshop entitled "Third-Party Funding: Peer Exchange on Lessons Learned" on Friday, May 23, 2025. This workshop is designed to offer postdoctoral students and (junior) professors with application experience the opportunity to expand their knowledge of third-party funding applications. There is information on the requirements and special features of funding formats and an exchange about personal experiences in the center of interest. The event takes place in English from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is carried out by Dr. Benjamin Sippel, a research officer at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. In order to adapt the content individually, a query of the expectations and interests of the participants is carried out in advance. Further information is available on the event of the event, the In addition to the event of the University of Erfurt, there is the third -party company Expert: Inner Program (DEP) of the University of Gießen, whose application period ended on January 19, 2025. This eight-month intensive training program is aimed at doctoral students who will graduate in 2025, as well as to postdoctor. The aim of the program is to promote the competence of the acquisition of third -party funds. The participants learn to develop third -party funds and write project applications. The events are formative for the exchange within the group, offer opportunities for cooperation in learning tandems and include individual individual coaching by trainers. Further details on appointments and participation requirements are available on the website of the University of Gießen

Content of further training

The DEP includes various modules that systematically prepare the participants for the requirements when applying for the application. The dates 2025 include a kick-off on February 20 and several training modules by September 2025. In order to maximize efficiency, at least two individual coaching per participant are planned in the program. also important are the prerequisites for participation, such as the presence on all program days and the active cooperation in your own applications.

strategies for successful applications

When purchasing third -party funds, careful preparation is crucial. The project idea must be clearly formulated, and close cooperation with the financial department of the university administration is essential. Researchers: Inside should create a solid financing plan based on the requirements of the third -party funds. Important aspects are also the urgency of research questions and current trends in the formulation of applications. Christian Volk emphasizes that standardized cover letter often does not lead to success. The large number of criteria that must be fulfilled, as well as the strict quality requirements of some funding facilities, such as the European Research Council (ERC), require special attention. The Academics offers valuable advice in this context to support researchers: inside in the creation of the necessary documents.