To get familiar with research and its specificities according to the different disciplines, its role within society, different scientific approaches 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: Scientific integrity and Responsible Research
- Lesson 4: RMAs as Professionals at the Interface of Science
- Lesson 5: Module 1 Students’ presentation
To get familiar with major drivers of European policy and how they condition research, in particular research funding and the governance of research institutions, while getting insights into professions linked to research funding and policy.
- Lesson 6: Policy drivers, research agendas, European research policy
- Lesson 7: The Funding research framework – funding programmes and calls
- Lesson 8: Funding proposals and evaluation criteria
- Lesson 9: Preparation of a project proposal
- Lesson 10: Institutional proposals, research strategy and governance
- Lesson 11: Conflict of interests between policy, funding and research
- Lesson 12: Module 2 Students’ presentation
To apply management tools and methodologies, to get insights into professional roles linked to project management and as a team member, can effectively contribute to the implementation of a project, in different areas.
- Lesson 13: Project Lifecycle & RMAs as Professionals in the Project lifecycle
- Lesson 14: Project Management Structure (PMS), Grant Agreement (GA) and Consortium Agreement (CA)
- Lesson 15 and 16: Project management integration, Monitoring and Control
- Lesson 17: Quality and Risk Management
- Lesson 18: Team Management and leadership
- Lesson 19: Module 3 Students’ presentation
To get familiar with the complex relations between research and societal actors and to get insights into facilitation approaches. Sustaining project results by finding the best way to turn the outcomes of a research project for the benefit of the society.
- Lesson 20: Research Impact: why research matters?
- Lesson 21: Responsible Research and Innovation approach – the EU drivers for Impact
- Lesson 22: Pathways to research impact: planning a strategy for public engagement
- Lesson 23: Science communication and dissemination: framing the message
- Lesson 24: Module 4 Students’ presentation
