We are pleased to invite you to participate in the upcoming Workshop on Research Project Management and Administration, which will take place from Wednesday, 10th to Friday, 12th September 2025 at the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology. This three-day event is aimed at researchers and professionals involved in managing research initiatives, securing funding and leading dynamic, interdisciplinary teams.
Participants will gain valuable skills in:
- Planning research projects and financial management
- Team leadership and collaboration strategies
- Development of funding applications and acquisition of funding
- Compliance with ethical and legal regulations
Target audience: PhD students, junior researchers, and Master’s students from various backgrounds, including biochemistry, chemical engineering, and chemistry.
Registration and Fees:
The Workshop is free of charge and supported by the European Union through the FlowCat Project (GA 101160108). Send your application (name, affiliation, degree level, and research field) to info@flowcat.eu.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until all positions have been filled.
Workshop Program
Wednesday, 10th September 2025
Foundations of research project planning and financial management
9:30 – 10:30 Welcome and Introduction (POLIMI)
10:30 – 11:30 Key Concepts in Research Project Planning (POLIMI)
11:30 – 12:30 Budgeting Basics for Research Projects (UNIGRAZ)
14:00 – 16:00 Financial Reporting and Accountability (UNIGRAZ)
Thursday, 11th September 2025
Team Collaboration and Leadership in Research
9:30 – 11:00 Leadership in Research Teams (UNIGRAZ)
11:00 – 12:30 Effective Collaboration Tools and Techniques (UNIGRAZ)
14:00 – 15:00 Workshop Activity: Team Conflict Resolution (UNIGRAZ)
15:00 – 16:00 Managing Multidisciplinary Teams (UNIGRAZ)
Friday, 12th September 2025
Grant Proposal Writing, Funding Acquisition, and Compliance
9:30 – 11:00 Grant Proposal Writing (POLIMI)
11:00 – 12:30 Identifying Funding Opportunities (POLIMI)
14:00 – 15:00 Ethical and Regulatory Compliance (POLIMI)
15:00 – 16:00 Wrap-Up and Q&A (POLIMI)
Organized by:
FlowCat Project Team