The course provides practical instruction and support for doctoral students in writing their projects and grant proposals in English.
First, students learn the key vocabulary and phrases and they find out about the culture-related aspects of written texts, i.e. the differences when writing in different cultures, specifically the particularities of an English-medium text.
Students also learn about the differences between academic and grant writing, and they become familiar with the structure of a grant proposal. Additionally, the course focuses on key aspects of a successful grant application process such as understanding the terms and conditions/project instructions, writing for target audiences, understanding the review process, and learning from the evaluators' feedback.
The goals for the course are (1) to become more proficient in applying stylistic practices by evaluating and practicing principles of grant writing; (2) draft and revise a sample grant proposal; (3) pitch the grant idea.

Entry requirements for the course: English - B1 level +
Requirements for course completion: 80% in-class attendance + a sample grant proposal and a grant idea presentation

1. Key vocabulary and phrases
2. Grant idea
3. Academic versus project writing
4. Structure of a grant proposal
5. Abstract
6. Clear and concise style
7. Call instructions, terms, and conditions
8. Specific needs, objectives and ambition
9. Methodology, open data
10. Impact – expected results, dissemination, target group, outcomes
11. Review process, evaluation criteria
12. Feedback on sample grant proposals
13. Grant idea pitch

Available study materials: LMS Moodle