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First-time PI (2): effective project set up and grant management

Who is this course aimed at?

Academic Staff
Researcher Only Staff
Early Career Researchers (ECRs) who are preparing to or have recently embarked on their first project as a Principal Investigator (PI) – or anyone who would like a ‘refresher’.

What is this course about?

This is the second session within the ‘First-time PI’ series and will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and confidence you need to effectively manage your research grant post-award. Please note this is session 2 within a series of 5 - please book your place for all five 'First-time PI' sessions. You will explore different aspects of grant spending, learn how to keep accurate financial records and find out how to work effectively with Research and Innovation to ensure funder reporting requirements are met. The session will also cover top tips for working with contracts and collaboration agreements, and how to help the legal team help you.

Details of any pre-course/programme requirements

None

Objectives

Here is what you can expect by attending this course:
  • Discover how to manage your research grant effectively, in line with funder requirements.
  • Expand your skills and build confidence in funding and finance aspects of research management.
  • Understand our institutional processes and ‘paperwork’ for grant management (including research costings, contracting, budget monitoring and financial reporting).

Booking info:

DateTimeLocationAvailability
20 October 2026 13:00 - 14:00 Online Places Remaining
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You can book your place on one of the courses above or add yourself to the waiting list using the "Book your place" button above.

Please note, if you experience difficulty in connecting to the waiting list, please log into MyHR separately and then click "Book your place" again. You can also contact people@hud.ac.uk if you require further assistance.

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