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Identical coursesWriting of a Grant Proposal (B-KUL-E0E35A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contractAims
Student will be able to write a FWO-style research proposal within the field of biomedical sciences.
Student will learn to synthesise state-of-the-art in the field, put forward research aims and objectives, design a work plan, and construct a research budget, personal and publication strategy. The instructions can be found on http://www.fwo.be/nl/mandaten-financiering/onderzoeksprojecten/onderzoeksproject/
Additionally, the student will propose a dissemination strategy for general public.
Previous knowledge
Selection and critical reading of scientific literature
Order of Enrolment
Mixed prerequisite:
You may only take this course if you comply with the prerequisites. Prerequisites can be strict or flexible, or can imply simultaneity. A degree level can be also be a prerequisite.
Explanation:
STRICT: You may only take this course if you have passed or applied tolerance for the courses for which this condition is set.
FLEXIBLE: You may only take this course if you have previously taken the courses for which this condition is set.
SIMULTANEOUS: You may only take this course if you also take the courses for which this condition is set (or have taken them previously).
DEGREE: You may only take this course if you have obtained this degree level.
( SIMULTANEOUS(E08U0A) OR SIMULTANEOUS(E08Z3A) OR SIMULTANEOUS(E08Z4A) OR SIMULTANEOUS(E08Z5A) )
The codes of the course units mentioned above correspond to the following course descriptions:
E08U0A : Master's Thesis
E08Z3A : Masterproef biomedisch basis- en translationeel onderzoek
E08Z4A : Masterproef management en communicatie in de biomedische wetenschappen
E08Z5A : Masterproef toegepaste biomedische wetenschappen
Is included in these courses of study
Activities
10 ects. Writing of a Grant Proposal (B-KUL-E0E35a)
Content
The guidelines are available on http://www.fwo.be/nl/mandaten-financiering/onderzoeksprojecten/onderzoeksproject/. The specifics will be discussed on the first meeting
Format: more information
There will be an introduction to the course. The students will be guided by a mentor (a senior PhD-researcher or a post-doc).
During the progress of the student will interact with the mentor. At the end of the course, general feedback by the coordinator will be given.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Writing of a Grant Proposal (B-KUL-E2E35a)
Explanation
The proposal will be evaluated on style of writing, feasibility and innovation. The deadline will be strictly respected. Not submitting on time will result in failure (0 grade).
Information about retaking exams
The student provides a detailed response to the comments in a form of rewritten proposal. The deadline will be strictly respected. Not submitting on time will result in failure (0 grade).