Contributors
We are excited to welcome two distinguished contributors
Omid Mirmotahari, Associate Professor at MN, will share his personal journey as a researcher who excels in project management. Gain insights into effective strategies for articulating your research ideas and understanding the real meaning of impact. Omid has navigated both academic and private market contexts and is generous with sharing his expertise and reflections.
Jørgen Kirksæther, Senior Advisor at Section for Research at MN, will delve into the nuances of successful grant writing. With his extensive experience working on both successful and unsuccessful proposals, Jørgen will provide you with invaluable takeaways on transitioning from an idea to a compelling application that resonates with funding bodies.
Key Takeaways
You will learn about
- Strategic thinking around your research idea: Who is your target audience? What matters to them? What matters to you?
- Identifying both short-term and long-term benefits of your research
- Effective writing techniques to streamline your thoughts and make a persuasive case
- Collaborative approaches to enhancing individual writing projects
- Insights into project management within an academic context
- Understanding funding options within Norway and the EU
This seminar is highly relevant for anyone currently writing or planning research proposals to The Research Council of Norway (NFR), the European Research Council (ERC), or similar grant opportunities.
Schedule
09:00 - 09:15: Introduction
09:15 - 09:45: Insights from Omid
09:45 - 10:15: Insights from Jørgen
10:15 - 10:25: Break
10:25 - 11:20: Workshop with thematic tables and facilitators leading discussions on key topics like grant writing, project management, networking and collaboration, strategic communication of your research idea and finding funding opportunities.
11:20 - 12:00: Lunch
This seminar promises to be a valuable opportunity to enhance your grant writing skills and expand your professional network. Prioritising this event could be a key step towards elevating your project management strategies and securing your research career. Sign up before 1st of September 2025.
This seminar is a part of a series within FRONT research project.
About FRONT
FRONT aims to foster an inclusive culture within research environments, where the potential and value of diversity and gender balance are recognized and utilized. The project is funded by the Norwegian Research Council.
During this seminar series we focus on creating career-enhancing activities specifically designed for researcher positions with position codes 1108, 1109, 1183. The goal is to build a solid foundation and encourage a self-driven strategic approach to career planning both inside and outside academia.