Science Communication in Grant Proposals
This workshop is aimed at scientists who apply for funding for their research, especially postdocs. The seminar enables you to adequately reflect the topic of science communication in your grant applications and to implement the communication projects planned within the framework of your research proposals.
The workshop will cover essential basic principles of science communication. You will then develop your own concepts and strategies for the specific communication of your research projects. Thus, the training is designed to be interactive. Teaching content alternates with practical exercises and question-and-answer sessions. This seminar focuses on the section on science communication in grant proposals. It is not a general course on grant writing.
Contents
- The strategic framework for science communication in grant proposals
- The alignment of communication goals with target groups
- The selection of suitable communication formats
- Resource planning and budgeting
- The evaluation of communication activities
Organisational information
The virtual seminar will be held on two consecutive dates. Each session lasts 3.5 hours, including a short break. Please also reserve some time between the sessions to work on an assignment.
HRA’s Project for Research Communication: This workshop is part of a larger research communication project which is funded by the Claussen-Simon-Stiftung.
Details
Date:
Tue, 7 July 2026, 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM, online
Wed, 8 July 2026, 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM, online
Requirements for participation:
- Attendance: Participation is only possible, if you can guarantee an uninterrupted attendance.
- Attention: Online events require the same undivided attention as face-to-face events. Please refrain from parallel activities.
- Interaction: In general HRA events are interactive and require your active participation.
- Visibility: Please turn on your camera, if possible. Especially in our workshops, this is essential for a productive working environment.
Career Stage:
Postdoctoral Phase, Junior Research Group Leaders, W1 Professorship
Language:
English
Organizer:
Hamburg Research Academy
Trainer:
Dr. Annika Bremhorst holds a PhD in behavioural biology and is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Bern. Her research lies at the intersection of animal behaviour, veterinary science, and artificial intelligence. She is widely connected internationally and collaborates with leading research institutions.
In addition to her research, she is actively involved in science communication. Through her platform Dogs and Science, she makes scientifically grounded knowledge from canine science accessible to professionals and dog owners.
Dr. Ulrike Brandt-Bohne holds a doctorate in biology and has many years of research experience at leading international institutes. Parallel to her scientific work, she has been in front of the camera as a presenter for the ARD knowledge magazine „Kopfball“ and other formats. As a science journalist, she wrote scripts for SWR and on her own platforms. Previously she was part of the social media team and editor of the platform Wissenschaftskommunikation.de.
Maximum number of participants:
10