The Idea Factory is an annual event run by EQUS and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies (FLEET)(link is external).  It is designed to provide training and networking opportunities to early-career researchers.  The 2021 workshop will concentrate on developing the knowledge and skills required to pitch your research and get funded.

When: 10–12 November 2021

Where: The Idea Factory will be run in a hybrid format.  Core content and engagement activities will be delivered online; physical gatherings may be organised at core nodes, depending on COVID-19 restrictions and attendees’ interest.  Core nodes are still to be determined, but it is likely there will be gatherings in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, and potentially Canberra and Perth.

Who: The Idea Factory is suitable for all EQUS & FLEET PhD Students (2nd year +) and Postdoctoral Research Fellows.

What: Attendees will hear from experts about how to write a research proposal.  Topics will include:

• Scientific communication skills (Dr Merryn McKinnon, ANU Centre for Public Awareness of Science)

• Grant-writing tips and tricks

• Presentation skills