Detailed information about the course
Title | Project Management for Research (315) |
Dates | 24 March, 7 April 2017 COMPLET/FULL |
Lang | Workshop language is English |
Organizer(s) | |
Speakers | Dr Ulrike Rapp Fitchett |
Description | Project management is a valuable skill that can be applied right from the outset of doctoral research. It is also a skill that prospective employers highly appreciate - both inside, but especially outside, the university environment. The doctoral research project presents an ideal context in which to learn and apply the basic processes, tools and techniques of project management. Participants in this workshop learn how they can use their limited resources effectively. Ideally suited to the beginning of the research project, understanding the concepts and practices of project management and applying them to their doctoral thesis will help participants to guide the research process towards its completion, and to build vital skills for their future career. After this course, the participants are able to:
Content
Methods Short theoretical inputs, exercises, small-group discussions. Participants work on applying the theory to their own projects.
Participants should already have an outline of the project's content or have written a project proposal. No prior knowledge of (classical) project management is assumed. The workshop can be attended at any stage of the doctoral work, to greatest advantage during the first half of the project.
Transfer Phase The transfer phase is an integral part of the course. In the time between the two course days, participants will apply several project management methods to their own projects and bring the results to the second day (approximately 6 hours of work). |
Location |
Université de Genève |
Information | Dates: Fridays 24th March and 7th April
Dr. Ulrike Rapp Fitchett studied pharmacy at the EPFZ, and did her thesis at the Institute of Medical Microbiology of the University of Zürich, in parallel to a full-time University assistant position. Thanks to the latter position, and in addition to the PhD, she earned a Diploma as Specialist in Medical Laboratory Analyses FAMH. |
Expenses | Participants are eligible for reimbursement of incurred travel expenses by train between the town of their university and the location of the workshop (half-fare card, 2nd class). Lunch costs will be reimbursed upon presentation of original receipts. A reimbursement form will be supplied to all registered participants for this workshop. |
Places | 12 |
Deadline for registration | 17.03.2017 |