ZURd0150 Workshop: Writing a Grant Proposal, Carrying Out a Project

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/8/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
dr. hab. Katarzyna Kopecka-Piech (lecturer), Mgr. Martina Novotná, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Martina Novotná, Ph.D.
Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Boris Rafailov, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies
Prerequisites (in Czech)
!TYP_STUDIA(B)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 12 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 12/12, only registered: 0/12, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/12
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives (in Czech)
The purpose of this workshop is to share practical knowledge and experience from applying for and implementing academic grants. The presenter will draw on her knowledge as an applicant and principal investigator of projects and years of experience as a reviewer and evaluator of grant applications, as well as scholarships, awards and other competitions and programs. The work will also be based on the exchange of experiences, concerns and plans of the workshop participants, and above all on individual and/or team work on a specific idea, so it is advisable to come to the workshop with an idea for the grant proposal, so that the time spent at the meeting will be as effective and profiled as possible. The essence of the meeting will be practical work and discussion, interspersed with explanations of basic issues and sharing good practices. The last part of the workshop will be devoted to individual consultations.

Students are expected to actively participate in the workshop on September 30, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, which includes three breaks of 20, 30, and 15 minutes.
Learning outcomes (in Czech)
During the course, students will be developing the skills necessary to create a comprehensive grant proposal, including clearly defined research problems, objectives, and methodologies. They will be able to identify key research gaps in the existing literature and articulate how their research addresses these gaps. Additionally, students will be more proficient in designing a detailed research plan, including task assignments, timelines, and risk analysis, ensuring that their projects are feasible and aligned with grant requirements. They will also learn how to create accurate and justified project budgets and understand cost categories and resource allocation. Beyond writing the proposal, students will be prepared to manage the challenges of grant implementation, such as team building, administrative coordination, and ethical and legal considerations, and they will be equipped to disseminate and promote project results effectively. Finally, through individual consultations and peer discussions, students can refine their proposals based on peer and expert feedback, ensuring that their work is as competitive as possible.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • PART I. WRITING OF THE PROPOSAL
  • Case study
  • Defining the research problem(s) and aim(s)
  • State of the art (research gaps, expected outcomes)
  • Methodology (methods, combining methods and objectives)
  • Planned research processes (tasks & subtasks)
  • Schedule
  • Budget (cost categories, cost estimation)
  • Team building (team participants justification, institutional cooperation, risk analysis, title and abstract)
  • PART II. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GRANT
  • Grant implementation challenges
  • Team management
  • Cooperation with the administration
  • Work planning
  • Reporting
  • Ethics
  • Legal issues
  • Publication of the results
  • Distribution and promotion of project results
  • PART III. INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS
Literature
  • Crawley, G. M. (2015). The grant writer's handbook: How to write a researchpProposal and succeed. World Scientific.
  • Gorsevski, E. W. (2015). Writing successful grant proposals. Springer.
  • Ward, D. (Ed.). (2006). Writing grant proposals that win. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
  • Marshall, M. I., Johnson, A., & Fulton, J. R. (2006). Writing a successful grant proposal. Purdue University, Purdue Extension.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
During the course, students will be developing the skills necessary to create a comprehensive grant proposal, including clearly defined research problems, objectives, and methodologies. They will be able to identify key research gaps in the existing literature and articulate how their research addresses these gaps. Additionally, students will be more proficient in designing a detailed research plan, including task assignments, timelines, and risk analysis, ensuring that their projects are feasible and aligned with grant requirements. They will also learn how to create accurate and justified project budgets and understand cost categories and resource allocation. Beyond writing the proposal, students will be prepared to manage the challenges of grant implementation, such as team building, administrative coordination, and ethical and legal considerations, and they will be equipped to disseminate and promote project results effectively. Finally, through individual consultations and peer discussions, students can refine their proposals based on peer and expert feedback, ensuring that their work is as competitive as possible.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
The course is taught: in blocks.
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