How to manage and communicate risks in scientific projects

Natural and technical sciences as well as medical progress are developing at a rapid pace. Cutting-edge research is warranted to drive this development. While high-gains are expected, new technologies or methodologies are often associated with certain risks.

In this 2-day seminar, participants are familiarized with the concept of risk and introduced to its assessment and role in scientific projects. Similarly, the participants will be guided to identify chances and possibilities within their projects.

Risk management is a vital part in the conception and communication of research proposals and directly affects their fundability from public as well as private funding agencies. Also, the general public has an increasing interest in research-associated risk communication.

Particularly scientists in the natural and life sciences/health sector or other disciplines are therefore required to communicate research-associated risks not only within their community, but also widely to the public. This seminar therefore aims to equip them with the tools for risk management. Clear communication focused on the respective target group is the basis for this seminar, and strengthens credibility of research and ultimately its fundability.