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Research Advancement Centre

Veranstaltungen

Information Event on Promoting International Research Collaborations: Funding Opportunities through the DFG

When: Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 1:00 PM
Where: Graduate School, Geb. 21/Hubland Nord, Room 01.001
Speaker: Dr. Andreas Nöth

The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) is the largest funding organization for research in Germany. Besides funding national projects, it provides a wide range of funding opportunities for international research collaborations to enable researchers from all disciplines to connect with peers from around the world and pursue groundbreaking research projects.

This information event, hosted by the Research Advancement Centre (RAC), will provide an in-depth overview of the various DFG funding programmes available for international research collaborations. We will delve into the details of each programme, highlighting its specific objectives, eligibility criteria, funding modalities, and any unique features.

Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for participants to engage in a lively discussion with experienced research managers. This interactive session will allow you to ask questions and gain valuable insights into the DFG funding process.
This information event is open to researchers of all career stages and all disciplines that are interested in initiating an international research collaboration.

Please follow the link below to register for the seminar.

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Information Event on how to write an ERC Grant Proposal?

When: Thursday, June 6 2024, 10:00 AM
Where: Graduate School, Geb. 21/Hubland Nord, Room 01.001
Speaker: Dr. Andreas Nöth

The European Research Council (ERC) grants are highly prestigious funding opportunities aimed at supporting outstanding researchers. The grants provide substantial funding between €1.5 – €2.5 million over five years to enable excellent scientists to pursue groundbreaking research projects.

This seminar equips you with the knowledge to write a competitive ERC grant proposal. You will gain insights into the different ERC funding schemes (Starting, Consolidator, Advanced Grants) and the proposal structure as well as the submission and evaluation process. We’ll delve into each proposal section, discussing its role and how to craft it effectively considering the evaluation criteria and the ERC terminology.

Additionally, you will receive information on the support services provided by JMU’s Research Advancement Centre (RAC). The presentation will conclude with a lively Question & Answer session, during which attendees can directly address their questions, seek clarification, and gain insights from experienced ERC advisors.

Please follow the link below to register for the seminar.

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