Professors involved: proff. Riccardo Brambilla and Marco Peviani

Course learning outcomes/abstract: effective research proposal writing is an essential skill for junior and senior scientists, not only to obtain funding but also to proactively identify and focus on scientific questions within their fields that may become significant in the coming years. This practical course will provide a brief introduction to the basics of grant writing. Most importantly, participants will have the opportunity to evaluate and improve their current skills by preparing a concise research proposal on a topic of their choice.

Goals: participants not only will learn how the research funding framework in Italy and Europe is organised but also acquire solid skills to enhance their ability to successfully obtain early career researcher (ECR) funding in the near future.

Number of hours and planning: 20 hours, divided in 4 sessions

Period: June-July 2026

Registration: https://forms.gle/SaVWZo38Aagei3qE9

Delivery mode and location: in presence, Dipartimento of Biologia e Biotecnologie

Language: English

Evaluation criterial: students will present their project and will be subject to cross evaluation both by the Lecturers and by their peers.

Credits (CFU): 4

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