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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, the International Grants Hub 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

 

The workshop will also include a panel of PhD graduates who will share their own journeys and offer advice towards forging a post-PhD career path, including their experience of the grant-seeking and writing process.

 

NB: If you wish to attend an in person workshop and have disability access requirements, please email disabilityservice@uct.ac.za and CC pgdevelopment@uct.ac.za to arrange the appropriate services, where available.

Date:
Friday, April 25, 2025
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Hlanganani Junction - Level 5 - Chancellor Oppenheimer Library
Presenter:
International Grants Hub: Research Office & a panel of PhD graduates (Dr. Khuthala Mnika, Dr. Lireko Qhobela & Dr. Tessa Moll)
Audience:
Final Year PhD Students
Categories:
OPGS workshops
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Event Organizer

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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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Social media:

@UCTpostgrads

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