Familiarise with the research ecosystem and its discipline-based specificities. Understand research’s role within society and master the different scientific approaches available to conduct research activity and the professions linked to research.
- Lesson 1: Introduction to science – what distinguishes scientific knowledge from other types of knowledge
- Lesson 2: Introduction to research design, research methods and research life cycle
- Lesson 3: Research integrity and ethical conduct
- Lesson 4: RMAs as Professionals at the Interface of Science
- Lesson 5: Oral presentations
Familiarise with the major drivers behind European policy and how these impact research, with particular attention to funding and governance of research institutions. Provide an overview and a first approach to professions linked to research funding and policy.
- Lesson 1: Policy drivers, research agendas, European research policy
- Lesson 2: The Funding research framework – funding programmes and calls
- Lesson 3: Funding proposals and evaluation criteria
- Lesson 4: Preparation of a project proposal
- Lesson 5: Institutional proposals, research strategy and governance
- Lesson 6: Conflict of interests between policy, funding and research
- Lesson 7: Oral presentations
Apply management tools and methodologies to get insights into professional roles linked to project management. Understand how effective teamwork skills and competences can contribute to the successful implementation of a project, in any field.
- Lesson 1: Project Lifecycle & RMAs as Professionals in the Project lifecycle
- Lesson 2: Project Management Structure (PMS), Grant Agreement (GA) and Consortium Agreement (CA)
- Lesson 3 and 4: Project management integration, Monitoring and Control
- Lesson 5: Quality and Risk Management
- Lesson 6: Team Management
- Lesson 7: Oral presentations
Explore the complex relations existing between research and societal actors and learn facilitation approaches. Identify good practices in supporting project results to turn the outcomes of a research project into a benefit for society.
