The Workshop will take place from 10–12 September 2025 in lecture room 1067 (1B) on the 1st floor of the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Ljubljana, Večna pot 113, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
This three-day event, led by experts from POLIMI and UNIGRAZ, is designed for researchers and professionals involved in funding acquisition, project coordination, and leading interdisciplinary teams.
Target audience: PhD students, junior researchers, and Master’s students from various backgrounds, including biochemistry, chemical engineering, and chemistry.
Registration and Fees:
The Workshop is free of charge and supported by the European Union through the FlowCat Project (GA 101160108). Send your application (name, affiliation, degree level, and research field) to info@flowcat.eu.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until all positions have been filled.
Workshop Program
Wednesday, 10th September 2025
Grant Proposal Writing, Funding Acquisition, and Compliance
08:45 – 09:00 | Registration
9:00 – 9:30 | Welcome and introduction
Dr. Agustin De Arriba Mateos, Polytechnic University of Milan
9:30 – 11:00 | Grant proposal writing: structuring proposals, articulating impact, and aligning with funder priorities.
Dr. Agustin De Arriba Mateos, Polytechnic University of Milan
11:00 – 12:30 | Identifying funding opportunities: strategies for finding and approaching funding agencies.
Dr. Agustin De Arriba Mateos, Polytechnic University of Milan
14:00 – 15:00 | Ethical and regulatory compliance: navigating institutional, national, and international regulations.
Dr. Agustin De Arriba Mateos, Polytechnic University of Milan
Thursday, 11th September 2025
Team Collaboration and Leadership in Research
9:00 – 10:30 | Leadership in research teams: building trust, fostering inclusivity, and motivating team members.
Tea Pavkov-Keller, University of Graz, Austria
11:00 – 12:30 | Effective collaboration tools and techniques: technology for communication and task management.
Thomas Schweitzer, University of Graz, Austria
14:00 – 15:00 | Workshop activity: case study on resolving conflicts and improving team dynamics. Alexander Goritschnig, University of Graz, Austria (ONLINE)
15:00 – 16:00 | Managing multidisciplinary teams: bridging diverse expertise for successful outcomes. Alexander Goritschnig, University of Graz, Austria (ONLINE)
Friday, 12th September 2025
Foundations of research project planning and financial management
9:30 – 10:30 | Budgeting basics for research projects: tools and techniques for cost estimation, resource allocation, and managing financial risks.
Nicole Kozel-Reumüller, University of Graz, Austria (ONLINE)
10:30 – 11:30 | Financial reporting and accountability: best practices for tracking and reporting expenditures to stakeholders.
Anne Deketele, University of Graz, Austria (ONLINE)
12:30 – 13:30 | Key concepts in research project planning: defining objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
Gianvito Vilé, Polytechnic University of Milan (ONLINE)
13:30 – 14:30 | Wrap-Up and Q&A: open discussion and takeaways for applying skills in real-world contexts.
Gianvito Vilé, Polytechnic University of Milan (ONLINE)
Eventual programme changes may apply.
Organized by:
FlowCat Project Team