Projekt Consulting
Project consulting in all phases of your academic career
Research ǀ PhD ǀ Post-doc ǀ Fellowship ǀ Germany
Develop a project idea
- How do I develop a research idea for a project?
- Is my research idea realistic and feasible from a funding agency’s point of view?
- How do I find a research partner ǀ a supervisor ǀ a host institution in Germany?
- What are the building blocks for a project concept?
- How do I write a convincing research exposé for a project?
Plan a project
- How does a research idea become a real project?
- What institutional or administrative requirements do I need to consider?
- What should be included in the project plan?
- How do I determine sub-objectives / milestones and work packages?
- How do I integrate international project partners into the research process?
Conduct a project
- How do I manage the interplay between (sub-)objective achievement, time and, if applicable, budget/costs?
- How can I deal with unforeseen changes in the project process?
- How to ensure communication and exchange within the (international) project team?
Complete a project
- How do I ensure that the project is completed sustainably?
- How to communicate the project results in a compelling way?
- What are innovative ways to disseminate the results?
- How do I manage the knowledge transfer to practice and society?
Our experience for your success
Project Consulting
Since 2003, we provide support and advice across all disciplines in all phases of research projects—and in all stages of a research career. Our experience with our own research projects is a great help.
Lucid science communication—our consulting approach:
Lucid communication of project necessity, urgency and benefits
Initial situation: existing problem ǀ knowledge gap
Target situation: contribution to the solution ǀ closing of knowledge gap
Communication: benefits for science ǀ practice ǀ society
> knowledge transfer to practice and society
You can rest assured that your research idea will be kept confidential.
Individuals: Hour (à 45 min) € 85.00 incl. VAT.
Price for hour quotas on request
Teams, institutions, organisations:
Offers and prices on request
The initial consultation is free of charge.
Are you looking for advice on your doctoral project?
Then our PhD coaching may also be helpful.
Write a message to us.
Or call us directly. +49 (0) 221 16 88 99 0
How does it work?
We usually conduct our consultation sessions online, via Zoom or another video conferencing tool if you prefer. If necessary, a face-to-face meeting is also possible – in Cologne or elsewhere (additional travel costs may apply).
- Step 1: Contact us by email or telephone and let us know where you see a need for support. We will then arrange an appointment for an initial consultation that is convenient for both parties. The 30-minute initial consultation will take place online – we will send you a Zoom link in advance.
- Step 2: In the initial consultation, we specify your needs together. We outline the consultation process and possible solutions and agree on the expected number of consultation sessions /hours. You do not need to book a minimum number – we only charge for the time we have actually spent working for you. After the initial consultation, we will send you a contract which, among other things, gives you written assurance that the contents of the consultation – especially your research idea – will be kept confidential.
- Step 3: The sequence and frequency of the consultation sessions or other forms of consultation (e.g. by email) depends entirely on your needs.
