| Title | Time | Room | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Science) Communication as a Door-Opener to Research Funding | 08.10.2026 09:30 - 13:00 (Thu) | online | Dr. Klinkert, Anette |
| (Science) Communication as a Door-Opener to Research Funding | 09.10.2026 09:30 - 13:00 (Fri) | online | Dr. Klinkert, Anette |
Science communication has become an increasingly important component of successful research funding applications. Funding organisations at both national and European levels increasingly expect researchers to demonstrate how their work addresses societal challenges, engages relevant stakeholders, and creates impact beyond academia. This interactive workshop introduces participants to the concepts of science communication, public engagement, open innovation, and impact-oriented research design in the context of competitive funding proposals. Participants will explore current expectations in programmes such as Horizon Europe, BMBF, and DFG and learn how communication, dissemination, and stakeholder engagement strategies can strengthen research proposals and contribute to long-term societal impact.
Highlights
- Learn how science communication can strengthen the competitiveness of funding proposals
- Gain practical insights into impact-oriented research and proposal development
- Explore stakeholder engagement strategies and Open Innovation approaches
- Develop skills to address societal impact requirements in national and international funding schemes
- Benefit from an interactive training format combining expert input, reflection, and practical exercises
- Receive up-to-date guidance on funding trends and expectations from major research funders"
Doctoral researchers:
- of all disciplines
- of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin, Charité - Universitätsmedizin.
All workshops are free of charge. Parts of the qualification program are funded by the Berlin University Alliance.
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- Finally click on "cancel booking".
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BUA E-Learning Module on `Good Research Practice for Doctoral Researchers`: If you are enrolled at any of the Berlin University Alliance´s partner institutions, you are eligible to start the course right away.
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