Overview

Making the move from working with others on research projects to managing and directing your own independently funded programme requires more than an excellent research record. Many new Principal Investigators are concerned with management issues: time, staff and funding being the major hurdles.

This one-day course for new and aspiring Principal Investigators will enable you to explore some of these issues by working through a series of real-life examples to develop a personal plan for managing your first research group. 

The end of the course day will provide a fantastic networking opportunity. All participants are invited to a drinks reception followed by a celebratory dinner (finish time 20.30).

Key areas

• Identify your personal strengths, weaknesses, values, and motivations
• Examine a variety of leadership and management approaches
• Explore recruitment methods to attract and recruit the right people
• Learn practical techniques to prioritise and manage your time successfully
• Define and create a research profile for your laboratory or group

Please note should the course be oversubscribed places will be prioritised for those furthest along their research journey.

Please note: Absences and cancellations with less than 5 working days’ notice will result in a £50 charge.