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Workshop on acquiring third-party funding: Tips for researchers in Erfurt!
The University of Erfurt is hosting a workshop on the topic of third-party funding applications for researchers on May 23, 2025. Registration required.
Workshop on acquiring third-party funding: Tips for researchers in Erfurt!
The University of Erfurt announces an in-person workshop on the topic of “Third-Party Funding: Peer exchange on lessons learned”. This will take place on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is aimed at postdoctoral researchers and (junior) professors with application experience. The event, which will be held in English, aims to expand knowledge about third-party funding applications and provide information on specific requirements and peculiarities of funding formats. The University of Erfurt reports that an exchange of participants' personal experiences is also planned.
The participants are asked in advance about their expectations and interests in order to adapt the content of the workshop as best as possible. The workshop speaker is Dr. Benjamin Sippel, who works as a research officer in the Research and Transfer Service Center at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. Further information about the event and registration can be found on the university website.
Third-party funded expert program in Giessen
In addition, the third-party funded Expert Program (DEP) at the University of Giessen is an important offer for doctoral students and postdocs. This program promotes the ability to acquire third-party funding and extends over a period of eight months. The application deadline ended on January 19, 2025. The University of Giessen ensures that the events take place on site.
In terms of content, the DEP includes the development of third-party funded projects and the writing of project proposals. Exchange within the group is particularly emphasized, as is collaboration in learning tandems and individual coaching. In order to participate in the program, at least all program days must be attended, with a maximum of two excused absences being accepted.
Dates and content of the program
The program is divided into various modules that take place on fixed dates in 2025. These are:
| Date | Contents |
|---|---|
| February 20, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m | Kick off and get to know each other |
| February 21, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m | Modules 1 |
| March 7, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m | Modules 2 |
| April 4, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m | Modules 3 |
| May 23, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m | Modules 4 |
| September 4th, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m | Module 5 (Day 1) |
| September 5th, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m | Module 5 (Day 2) |
| September 26, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m | Modules 6 |
| Closing event | Date to be announced later |
The program is an important part of further training and has been financed by the departments of law, economics and social and cultural sciences since 2018. It previously received support from the Women and Equal Opportunities Officer as part of an ideas competition in 2016 and 2017.