How to win a RMP and get the most out of it, a PhD student's story

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How to win a RMP and get the most out of it, a PhD student's story Tareq Omairi - Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Faculty of Science

My WUN - RMP Award Partner Institution: University of Alberta - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Supervisor: Prof. Kurt Konhauser Project Theme : Integration of molecular biology techniques into paleontological and astrobiological studies. Date of visit: March 2016 17/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

Doing some hard Science… 17/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

Why should you apply? Research Excellence. Build and expand on your professional network. Add new blood to your PhD project! High success rate. An excellent introduction to learning how to write research grants. 17/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

How to start? Recommended for 2nd and 3rd yr. PhD students. Plan well ahead in advance. Start with finding a hosting supervisor, ask yours for help first! Seek individuals with similar research interests, but from different departments. Approaching the supervisor correctly. 17/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

Tips On Preparing The Application Visit WUN page on the University website. Make use of the sample application available. 17/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

Tips On Preparing The Application Make time to prepare the recommendation letters. Realistic and sustainable future collaboration. How will both parties benefit? Make it readable to people outside of your area of study. Past visits or joint projects? Try to obtain a funding contribution from the department. 17/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

Working with the host: Plan your activities before you travel. Contact the WUN coordinator at the hosting University. Ask the host about any form/papers you can finish while away. Get to know the supervisor’s students! 17/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

Working with the host: Make use of the facilities and services. Aim to present in a group or give a departmental seminar. Be ready to share your work with others. Do not rush the collaboration! Take some of the work with you work back to the UK. Encourage them to apply to WUN. 17/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

Have a good time & Make new friends Finally.. Have a good time & Make new friends 17/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield