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ONLINE: Navigating the funding landscape: Preparing for an academic future beyond the PhD (REPEAT)

About the workshop

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 webinar will also include Dr Tessa Moll, a PhD graduate who will share her own journey and offer advice towards forging a post-PhD career path, including her experience of the grant-seeking and writing process.

Date:
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Hlanganani Junction - Level 5 - Chancellor Oppenheimer Library
Presenter:
International Grants Hub: Research Office, Dr. Rob Huddy & Dr. Tessa Moll
Categories:
OPGS workshops

Registration is required. There are 197 seats available.

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Bandile Jack

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