Research Funding Course
The course is jointly developed by the Grants and Innovation Office at Linnaeus University (LNU), the Grants Office at Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH), Kristianstad University (HKR), and Halmstad University (HH).
Aim & Objectives: Strengthen the participant’s capabilities to apply for external funding for research projects.
Increase the participants':
• knowledge of the research funding landscape
• understanding of the research funding process
• ability to develop a strategy for grant writing
• ability to write and present a realistic and competitive research funding proposal
Course information
Number of credits
3 credits
Given by
Kjärstin Hagman Boström
Open to
Target Group:
• PhD students (in the 2nd half of doctoral studies)
• Early-career researchers
• Researchers who are newcomers to the Swedish research funding landscape
The course is open for researchers from LNU, BTH, HKR and HH. If you are interested in the course, but do not belong to the target group, please contact the course contact at your university.
Teaching language
English
Location
Växjö
Next course occasion
Autumn 2025
Study rate, or the equivalent
4 seminars
Registration
Register here before May 30: https://forms.of-fice.com/e/3k2NFgHJDY
Before registering, make sure you have the approval of your supervisor.
Teaching method
The course consists of four mandatory seminars, home assignments and course literature.
The dates for the meetings are: October 8, October 16, November 5, November 26 (10:00 AM–4:00 PM)
Course Content
The course covers topics such as the how to find available funding, how to improve your grant writing and insights on the funding process.
