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BI4515: GRANT PROPOSAL (2021-2022)

Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05


Course Overview

Under the supervision of an academic, you develop a research proposal suitable for submission to a funding organization.

The exercise of defining a researchable question, outlining the methodology, and writing an argument as to why the research should be funded provides excellent training for students interested in pursuing a career in science. 

During regular meetings with the course coordinators you develop your skills in record keeping, oral communication, and critical appraisal.

From feedback on your draft proposal you will gain experience in refining a written argument and in presenting documents professionally.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Professor s martin
  • Professor David Burslem

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Programme Level 4
  • MSci Biological Sciences
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Students will have an initial tutorial with the course coordinators outlining the requirements for a successful grant application.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

A short grant proposal (maximum 4,200 words)

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback

Each student will receive individual feedback and a mark; feedback will be provided as written comments.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
Sorry, we don't have this information available just now. Please check the course guide on MyAberdeen or with the Course Coordinator

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Resubmission of grant proposal

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback Each student will receive individual feedback and a mark; feedback will be provided as written comments.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralApplyto develop skills in record keeping, oral communication and critical appraisal
ConceptualCreateto define a researchable question, outline the methodology, and construct an argument for funding the research

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