Project management for successful researchers

Essentials

You cannot currently register for this course.

Date(s)

22 & 23 February 2024

 

Locations University of Fribourg
Duration

8.45am - 17.15pm

Costs

For free: Unifr, UNIL, UNIGE, UNINE, HES-SO, EPFL;

CHF 500: other institutions

Type Séminaire
Language(s) English
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Workshop description
Target audience

female senior researcher and professor

Content

Description and objectives
After this workshop, participants will have methods and tools to successfully develop, manage and supervise research projects. They will be able to:

  • Set project objectives
  • Structure and plan a project
  • Define roles and responsibilities in projects
  • Create the project budget
  • Manage risks
  • Establish a communication plan
  • Guide and control projects in a flexible and meaningful way.

The workshop addresses the following questions:

  • What is a project and what are the main impact factors?
  • What should I do to successfully complete my research projects?
  • How should I structure, plan and guide my projects?
  • How should I communicate with my stakeholders (prof., team members, sponsors, etc.)?

Approach
No prior knowledge of project management is required for this very practical workshop. Theoretical inputs will be applied during the group exercises. All participants should be working on approved/financed research projects.

Prerequisite

Your presence is required for the two days of the workshop.

Responsible(s)

Schicka Manuela

Speakers(s)

Dr. Carine Galli Marxer, physicist, project manager, Cubisma Ltd.

Dates and locations
Period Location
22.02.2024 from 08:45 to 17:15 University of Fribourg
23.02.2024 from 08:45 to 17:15 University of Fribourg
Media and documents

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About the registration

Registration starts 11 January.

Once your registration is confirmed, it is considered final. Withdrawal less than one week before the workshop OR an absence from the workshop without excuse or explanation entail a fee of CHF 200.- (except in the case of force majeure).