How to write an excellent research proposal

Get the low-down: What do you need to create a successful proposal?

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What makes a good proposal? What makes an excellent one? What do you need to be able to hand in a fundable project description? It may not be exactly what you think, and it may not be as difficult as it's made out to be. But, it may also be worse. No punches are pulled, here you get honest information on what it takes.

Practical information

  • Event duration: 45 minutes
  • Number of participants: 186
  • Target group: Researchers looking for funding opportunities, in particular the RCN/NFR FRIPRO Early Career Programme.

About the speaker

Jørgen Kirksæther - Senior Adviser at the Section for Research, the MN Faculty, UiO. He has worked in research support for more than 15 years and has helped numerous candidates secure funding for their research projects. He has a diverse background in ICT and Media research. He wants to help you succeed.

 

Organiser

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, the Faculty of Dentistry, the Natural History Museum, the Faculty of Social Sciences, dScience and the Science Library
Published Dec. 5, 2025 1:32 PM - Last modified Apr. 23, 2026 4:26 PM