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How to become a successful Surgical Investigator: Tools & Techniques

The purpose of this course is to teach practical techniques and skills that are necessary to meet the stringent criteria for applications and to obtain funding for grants.  The course will focus on grant writing, statistics and effective communication. 
  • 10 – 11 Jun 2024
  • Windsor, UK
  • In Person
Acquired Cardiac Disease Congenital Cardiac Disease Thoracic Disease Vascular Disease Level 3

Event Information

  • Date/Duration

    10 – 11 June 2024 (1.5 days in-person course)

  • Location

    Windsor, UK

  • Course Director

    J Grau, New Jersey

  • Course Fee

    Members: €350 inclusive of VAT
    Non-Members: €450 inclusive of VAT

    In-person registration fees include all sessions, lunch, refreshments and dinner on 10th June.

  • Target Audience

    This course is aimed at all skills levels.  We encourage established scientists, new investigators, those involved in surgical research projects, as well as fellows interested in clinical research to attend this course.

  • Accreditation

    This course is Ethical MedTech compliant, full details can be found here.

    EACTS Academy terms and conditions.

Course registration
Industry sponsorship

Learning Objectives

  • Finding grant and funding opportunities
  • How to present yourself and your work
  • Interaction with industry
  • Critical review skills for grant proposals
  • Communicating your science effectively
  • Conflict of interest and scientific fraud
  • Attendees will have the opportunity to review and dissect a mock grant proposal and in an interactive setting, determine whether the grant should be funded

Course Programme

Programme and faculty subject to change.

Faculty