The full-day workshop is designed to introduce students to the process of approaching and writing a research proposal for a postdoctoral application. In the first part of the event, we will provide an overview of postdoctoral fellowship opportunities in the UK, the EU, and internationally. We will then host a roundtable with previous successful applicants of postdoctoral fellowships, who will share their experiences and tips with participants. In the afternoon, there will be a hands-on activity where attendees will be challenged to work on key aspects of a research application, including writing sprints and mock reviews of drafts.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To ensure the workshop is effective, all participants are required to prepare a 250-word abstract of a hypothetical postdoctoral application ahead of the event. The goal of the workshop is to get useful feedback on the application process and elements to consider in future applications.
Programme:
10.00-10.10: Greetings and introduction to the event
10.10-11.00: Overview of postdoc opportunities and application strategies
11.00-11.15: Q&A Session
11.15-12.30: Roundtable with postdocs awardees Dr Thomas Green, University of Aberdeen (British Academy fellowship); Dr Cecilia Brioni, University of Aberdeen (Irish Research Council postdoctoral fellowship); Mr Léo Pascault, Science Po (JSPS postdoctoral fellowship for research in Japan)
12.30-13.30: Lunch
13.30-13.45: Instructions and explanation of the workshop activities
13.45-14.15: Writing sprint
14.15-14.45: Peer-to-peer feedback
14.45-15.15: Writing sprint
15.15-15.45: Peer-to-peer feedback
15.45-16.00: Debriefing session and conclusion
- Hosted by
- School of Law
- Venue
- The Sir Duncan Rice Library - Seminar Room 224
- Contact
-
The event is free of charge. However, for organisational purposes, registration is mandatory. When you register, please use your institutional email address.
The afternoon event is capped at 20 attendees. Priority will be given to SGSAH and Law School students. - Booking
- Online booking available
