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We are pleased to launch a new series of online professional development sessions for scientists worldwide. In this series, we will address essential professional skills that are often not formally taught but are crucial for a successful scientific career — including writing effective CVs, giving impactful talks, developing proposals, and more. Our first session, “Fundraising for Small Scientific Activities,” focuses on practical guidance for scientists who wish to organize small-scale scientific events and initiatives. These include workshops, schools, seminars, or other initiatives that foster collaboration and networking among scientists — particularly those similar in scope to PWF-supported projects. The Professional Development Series is organized in collaboration with ICTP Global Science Portal. The main goal is to provide concrete directions and insights for scientists seeking funding and institutional support for small but impactful scientific activities, especially in developing and emerging research communities. The session begins with a keynote presentation by Amy Baldonieri, responsible for fundraising and donor relations at ICTP, who will provide practical guidance on finding funding sources, approaching donors, and crafting persuasive funding requests. This will be followed by three PWF project coordinators presenting their projects as case studies, sharing firsthand experiences and successes in securing funding for small scientific activities. The session will be moderated by Natasa Stojic (Physics Without Frontiers), who will guide the discussion and facilitate the Q&A. Speakers Amy Baldonieri, ICTP Hernán Andres Morales-Navarrete, Universidad de Las Américas, Ecuador Case study: PWF Ecuador Kamel Jebreen, Hebron University, Palestine Case study: PWF Palestine Ahmed Rakin, Masaryk University, Czech Republic Case study: PWF Bangladesh |
Professional Development Series: Information Session on Fundraising for Small Scientific Activities
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