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IN PERSON: Grant Writing: Beyond the PhD
Transitioning successfully from a post-graduate student to a post-doc or an academic post requires new skills, including how to apply for funding. In this workshop we will cover some of the keys to going beyond your PhD including but not limited to the importance of mentorship, building a network and developing your grant -writing skills.
Topics to be covered are:
- Grant seeking and winning as a key activity for academics and researchers (including thinking strategically about grant seeking NOW at the final-year PhD stage)
- Understanding the funding landscape and differences between the types of grants
- How to develop grant-writing skills
- What makes a good fellowship application
- Building a network
- Finding a good mentor
- Career planning
- Resources and tools
- Date:
- Tuesday, August 13, 2024
- Time:
- 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Location:
- Hlanganani Junction - Level 5 - Chancellor Oppenheimer Library
- Presenter:
- International Grants Hub: Research Office & FHS: Research Funding
- Audience:
- Final Year PhD Students
- Categories:
- OPGS workshops
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Amanda Bessick
Contact:
Room 2.04 Level 2 Otto Beit Building
University Avenue, Upper Campus
University of Cape Town
Rondebosch 7700
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