Third-Party Funding as a Career Lever for Female Researchers
In academia, securing third-party funding is crucial for one’s research and career development. However, submitting a successful proposal is complex—from choosing the right funding strategy to crafting a convincing application. This workshop is specifically designed for women researchers and offers hands-on support in developing their own funding ideas.
The workshop covers the following topics:
- Basics and logics of the third-party funding system
- Strategic selection of suitable funding agencies and formats
- Developing a personal third-party funding strategy
- The proposal as a distinct genre of academic writing
- Arguing convincingly and writing clearly
- The review process from a reviewer’s perspective
- Dealing with CV gaps and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., parental leave, gender citation gap)
In Person-Workshop
Date
January 27th, 2026 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
January 28th, 2026 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Please note, you must be able to attend both sessions in order to register.
Trainer
Dr. Nils Kasties
Language
English
Location
Gender Equality Office Maximilianstraße 22, 53111 Bonn
Target Group
Women Scientists
Certificate
You will receive a participation certificate. Workshops offered by the Gender Equality Office are generally transferable for the Certificates DoctoratePlus and CareersPlus.
Number of Participants
max.14
Elements of the Workshop:
- Basics and logics of the third-party funding system
- Strategic selection of suitable funding agencies and formats
- Developing a personal third-party funding strategy
- The proposal as a distinct genre of academic writing
- Arguing convincingly and writing clearly
- The review process from a reviewer’s perspective
- Dealing with CV gaps and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., parental leave, gender citation gap)
FAQ
No, all costs are covered by the Gender Equality Office.
Yes. If an event is booked up, we will put you on the wait list. You will be moved up and notified if another person withdraws before the event begins.
Yes, the event location at the Gender Equality Office is accessible.
If you need to make use of childcare services during an event, please contact the University of Bonn Office of Family Services.
In order to be able to participate in events offered by the University of Bonn Gender Equality Office, you must be employed by, studying at, completing a doctorate or doing research at the University of Bonn, or be a member of an affiliated research organization.
If you need a certificate confirming your participation in one of our events, please contact our office via email at events(at)zgb.uni-bonn.de
If you wish to receive credits for your participation as part of the Doctorate plus program, please get in touch with the contact persons listed on their website to find out how many units each event covers.
If you wish to receive credits for your participation as part of the Careers plus program, please get in touch with the contact persons listed on their website to find out how many units each event covers.
