{"id":2421,"date":"2026-10-14T13:13:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T10:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/eestijuured\/?p=2421"},"modified":"2026-10-14T13:16:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T10:16:07","slug":"workshop-how-to-write-a-winning-grant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/eestijuured\/en\/workshop-how-to-write-a-winning-grant\/","title":{"rendered":"Workshop &#8220;How to Write a Winning Grant?&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When and where?<\/strong> <strong>November 9\u201311, 2026 |  Jakobi 2\u2013114, Tartu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The workshop will be held in English.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Target group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workshop is intended for early-career researchers applying for their first research grants (doctoral researchers in their third year or beyond) and supervisors. Researchers at an earlier stage of their careers (first- and second-year doctoral researchers) may also apply, but due to high demand, their chances of securing a place are limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>General information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the academic system, the ability to write successful project proposals is of utmost importance. In this in-depth workshop, we will focus on the fundamentals of writing successful grant applications, from formulating research questions and methods to budgeting and team building. In addition to the proposal writer\u2019s perspective, participants will hear recommendations from proposal evaluators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The practical exercises will help frame participants\u2019 planned project proposals, whether for research or postdoctoral work. Several Estonian and international researchers from the social sciences and humanities, as well as the natural and exact sciences, will share their insights and tips for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Facilitators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eveli Kuuse<\/strong>, University of Tartu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mari T\u00f5rv<\/strong>, University of Tartu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professor Giedre Motuzaite Matuzeviciute Keen<\/strong>, Vilnius University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ester Oras<\/strong>, University of Tartu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kati Orav<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kelli Lehto<\/strong>, University of Tartu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hanna H\u00f5rak<\/strong>, University of Tartu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Laur Kanger<\/strong>, University of Tartu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Velle Toll<\/strong>, University of Tartu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Accommodation and transport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accommodation will be provided for participants travelling from Tallinn. Participants must arrange their own transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u27a4 Register <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/qCzFR6pENU\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>. The registration deadline is <strong>October 18, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The maximum number of participants is 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon registration, participants are required to submit an approximately 300-word abstract of their project idea. The idea can be developed further during the workshop, and the facilitators and other participants will provide feedback at the end. The project may, for example, be a planned postdoctoral project or any another (international) grant application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The abstract should address the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is the context or rationale for the project idea or research?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the main research objective\u2014that is, what should be achieved by the end of the project if everything goes according to plan?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which aspects of the research go beyond the current state of the art, and how is the idea or research innovative, groundbreaking or disruptive?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How interdisciplinary is the idea or research?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which partners or expertise are already available, and what additional partners or expertise are needed?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For participants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that this is an intensive workshop. Participants will be assigned homework related to their project idea on both the first and second days. If any circumstances may make participation difficult, please contact the designated contact person so that a suitable solution can be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For further information, please contact Silvia-Kristiin Kask (<a href=\"mailto:silvia-kristiin.kask@ut.ee\">silvia-kristiin.kask@ut.ee<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Estonian Doctoral School events calendar can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doktorikool.ee\/en\/uritused\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Estonian Doctoral School for Humanities and Arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The workshop is supported by the project \u201cCooperation between universities to promote doctoral studies\u201d (2021-2027.4.04.24-0003), which is co-funded by the European Union,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>and by the Ministry of Education and Research Centres of Excellence grant TK215 \u201cEstonian Roots: Centre of Excellence for transdisciplinary studies on ethnogenesis and cultural diversity\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When and where? November 9\u201311, 2026 | Jakobi 2\u2013114, Tartu The workshop will be held in English. 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