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Target Audience: Research and other staff members interested in an academic career

This is a live, online event. 

This workshop is aimed at giving first-time applicants (and those that want to brush up their skills) the big picture context of academic applications, and then getting into the detail needed to be successful. 

Participants will be guided through how to tailor and effectively format their application, and coached through what makes suitable and impactful answers to common academic interview questions. 

We will cover: 

• What type of position (fellowship or academic contract) makes the most sense for you and your career stage 

• How to understand the academic landscape in which you are applying 

• What a selection committee are thinking and looking for in application and interview 

• How to describe your experience and present a cohesive story 

• How to pitch your research ideas 

• Application forms and CVs 

• What to expect at interview, including common questions 

• You should end the session understanding what is required of you and ready for the 

• recruitment process 

Accessibility;

We are committed to ensuring our events and courses are accessible to all staff: 

For online activity: 

• The session will take place on Zoom.  

• Auto-captions will be enabled. 

• There will be audience participation. 

• You will be asked to keep your camera on for interactive discussions but are welcome to turn it off for other activities. 

• You are asked to attend the whole session. 

• There will be several breaks throughout the session. 

• The session is relaxed – this means you can stretch, move around, stim etc.  

• Digital copies of resources will be emailed to participants in advance of delivery upon request.  

• Please contact osdu-equity@strath.ac.uk to discuss any further access requirements. 

Prerequisites

Cancellation Policy

When applying for a course, you should note that there will be a £50* charge to your Department / School if you do not attend your place on the course. There will be no charge as long as you cancel your booked place before the event or notify our staff at osdu@strath.ac.uk that you can no longer attend.

A Department / School is welcome to send someone else in your place if they wish without incurring a charge, providing that person has the necessary prerequisites for the course. In the case of courses split over more than one day, you are expected to attend ALL parts of the course.

*This is the standard charge for cancellation or non-attendance of a course of 1-day duration or less. For some courses, there may be a higher cancellation charge and if this is the case you will be advised of this at the time of booking.