Course description
The demand for "classic" project management principles and methods in research activities is growing, with sectors outside of academia leading the charge. However, it is essential to note that research projects have unique characteristics. These projects are inherently complex and uncertain, often involving significant levels of creativity and innovation, making predicting outcomes challenging.
Given these challenges, this module will address the following critical issues:
○ The similarities and differences between "classic" and research project management.
○ The elevated risk levels in research projects and strategies for mitigating those risks.
This course will give you an overview of fundamental project management principles and learn how to apply these to academic research settings. Participant will also learn how to utilize this knowledge into transferable skills.
Targeted audience
The course is targeted on early career researchers such as PhD candidates and postdocs, but open to others interested in project management. Targeted groups will be prioritized.
Instructor
Hiwa Målen is a senior advisor at the research and innovation department at University of Bergen. He has a background as a researcher and have extensive project management expertise with several years' experience as a project manager in the private sector. Målen is affiliated to NARMA (Norwegian Association of Research Management) and this course is a part of their mission for best-practice exchange for research administration across Norwegian higher education institutions.
These are some of the feedbacks the course received last semester:
“Should be mandatory part of onboarding for phd, researchers, profs, adm etc”
“This lecture was excellent! Thank you”
“Important course, would like more courses like this”
“Very informative course, thank you”
Duration and course fee
The course lasts 2.5 hours and will include theory and practice, reflection, and group work. The course is free of charge. Registration is required. We kindly ask you to unregister if you are not able to participate, as previous courses have had a long waiting list.
Contact Elina Vinberg or Renathe Gangsøy for more information about the course.