Training program on soft skills targeted to Early Stage Researchers – 2024
The launch event took place on November 6th in the Aula Magna of the University (Rectorate Building), and the materials can be downloaded in the section at the bottom of the page.
According to the main principles of the European Charter of Researchers and main European Research Policies relevant to European Research Area, Sapienza Università di Roma is launching a training programme to increase soft skills aimed at valorising the training path of early stage researchers, with a focus on future non academic career.
The training offer enriches the curriculum of early stage researchers and promotes greater autonomy and awareness of the tools to support their career, thus enhancing the human capital employed in research activities.
The 2024 edition, developed as part of the actions included in Sapienza HRS4R (Human Resources Strategy For Researchers), represents an occasion for interdisciplinarity and contamination among early stages researchers from any scientific area.
The 2024 edition covers topics ranging from participation in European funding programs in the field of R&I to tools for enhancing and managing research outcomes, from the protection of Intellectual Property to the ethical implications of research, from scientific communication to the Third and Fourth Mission, from entrepreneurship to scientific computing tools and Big Data.
In the context of the CIVIS project, 7 courses will be held in English and will be open to early stage researchers from other RIS4CIVIS institutions in order to foster Sapienza's contribution for structuring the Alliance and to create concrete opportunities for knowledge exchange, networking and virtual mobility among RIS4CIVIS Partners. The offer will be also addressed to all participants of the ROME TECHNOPOLE project, Lazio regional innovation ecosystem, multi-technological hub for teaching, research and technology transfer in the sectors of energy transition and sustainability, digital transformation and in the bio-pharmaceutical and health fields.
The program thus represents a tool to concretely implement the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for their Recruitment, in line with the latest policies of the European Union.
In the final part of each module, participants will be given a short test aimed at verifying their level of learning in relation to the contents exposed during the module itself.
Positive feedback on the majority of questions will allow participants to receive a certificate of participation.
For information on how to register and participate in the courses, please read the following web page.
The cross-disciplinary training will take place over a period of 6 weeks starting from November 11, 2024, and will be conducted online. At the end of each module, participants will be given a short test to assess their level of understanding of the content covered during the course. Information on registration and participation in the courses is available at this link (for the English version you can click here).
Le slides delle lezioni dei moduli dei docenti che le hanno rese disponibili, nonché le videolezioni con il codice per accedere alle stesse, sono state pubblicate sulla piattaforma Moodle.
The slides from the module lessons of the instructors who made them available, as well as the video lessons with the access code, have been published on the Moodle platform.
Starting from December 27, 2024, it is possible to download the participation certificates for all the modules completed in the 2024 Soft Skills Course, after passing the final exam, from your Infostud page.
Edition 2023
Sapienza organises a cross-disciplinary training programme on soft skills aimed at enhancing the training path of Early-Stage Researchers (PhD students, research fellows, research grant recipients, RTDa, RTDb), increasingly oriented towards a job market beyond the academic sector.
The 2023 edition covers topics ranging from the modes of participation in European funding programmes in the R&I field to systems for valorising and managing research results, from the protection of Intellectual Property to the ethical implications of research, from scientific communication to the Third Mission, from entrepreneurship to scientific calculation tools and Big Data. Part of the offer will be carried out in English (SEE PROGRAM) and will also be open to Early-Stage Researchers from other RIS4CIVIS institutions in order to enhance Sapienza's participation in the Alliance.
The offer will also be addressed to all participants of the ROME TECHNOPOLE project, the regional innovation ecosystem, a multi-technological hub for education, research and technological transfer in the sectors of energy transition and sustainability, digital transformation and in the bio-pharmaceutical and health sectors. The offer is also developed as part of the actions envisaged by the University's HRS4R (Human Resources Strategy for Researchers) The program will serve as a tool to concretely implement the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for their hiring, in line with the most recent policies of the European Union. The cross-disciplinary training will take place over 6 weeks starting from 7 November 2023.
To participate in each Module, registration is mandatory. Effective participation in each Module for at least 75% of the module's duration is required to obtain a participation certificate.
The webinars – which will take place via the Zoom platform - will be recorded to allow those who have attended the courses to use the training modules and related documentation.
LINKS to the registration forms for the different modules:
For Sapienza PhD students (access via SPID, registration open until the day before each Module)
For Sapienza research fellows and researchers (registrations open until the day before each Module)
For PhD students and researchers from other Rome Technopole organizations (registrations open until 2 November 2023).
Those registered will receive the Zoom link to participate in the Modules of interest the day before the Module takes place.
To participate in each Module, registration is mandatory. Effective participation in each Module for at least 75% of the module's duration is required to obtain a participation certificate.
PROGRAMME
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Thematic area A. R&I project writing |
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1. Collaborative project writing and networking in the context of Horizon Europe. Services and tools for supporting researchers |
Dott.ssa Anna Gambogi Dott. Emanuele Gennuso
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Prof.ssa Barbara Staniscia Prof.ssa Michela Pacifici Prof.ssa Anna Borghi Prof. Fabio Sciarrino
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Overview on the main opportunities for research and innovation collaborative projects financed by the Horizon Europe Programme; EU R&I funding instruments for the period 2021-2027. Main topics: Structure of Horizon Europe and implementation strategy; Rules of eligibility and participation; How to identify a call for proposal; How to plan and write a successful collaborative project. Practical suggestions from professors with direct experience as scientists in charge of research projects financed by European Union, under different programs and thematic areas. The Module will include an overview on the process related to Human Resources Strategy For Researchers and the action plan implemented by Sapienza |
7/11/2023 h. 14:30-17:30
Module in English Open to other CIVIS institution PhD students and researchers |
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2. Evaluation processes in EU R&I funding programmes |
Dott. Ciro Franco |
Prof. Alessandro Saggioro Prof.ssa Alessandra Della Torre |
The Course will be focused on a shift of the applicant approach from researcher's perspective to the European point of view, highlighting strengths and weaknesses of a project proposal from the evaluator point of view. More in detail, the objective is to evidence the evaluator's approach and the awareness about evaluation processes as key aspects to a successful proposal |
20/11/2023 h. 11:00-13:00
Module in English Open for Early Stage Researchers of RIS4CIVIS institutions |
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3. The main European funding programs for R&I |
Dott.ssa Rosa Di Dott.ssa Giuditta Carabella,
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Prof. Fabio Sciarrino
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In the current dynamic context of the Knowledge Economy and the European Research Area, researchers are increasingly required to possess new skills beyond those acquired through traditional university education. Specifically, this module aims to provide an overview of the main European funding schemes and guide early-stage researchers at Sapienza on the initial operational steps to take should they wish to participate in a competitive European call. |
16/11/2023 h. 11:00-14:00 |
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Thematic area B. Scientific calculation tools and Big data |
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1. Introduction to ML/DL and to Pytorch |
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Prof. Mauro Valorani Prof. Fabrizio Silvestri
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The Module will include the main concepts, topics and ideas relating to Machine Learning and how they extend to Deep Learning. The session will be aimed at introducing Pytorch as the main framework that will be used during the rest of the minicourse.
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30/11/2023 h. 9:30-12:30
Module in English Open to other CIVIS institution PhD students and researchers |
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2. From linear Regression to Deep Models using Neural Networks |
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Prof. Fabrizio Silvestri |
The aim is to show, using Pytorch, how to build by the use of Pytorch a first deep learning model (namely a deep multilayer perceptron) using the same building blocks as in simpler models such as linear regression.
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1/12/2023 h. 9.30-12.30
Module in English Open to other CIVIS institution PhD students and researchers |
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3. Advanced Deep Learning |
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Prof. Fabrizio Silvestri |
In the last part of the module, a first pipeline, that will label images using deep convolutional neural networks, will be built. This will serve as the first example of what a deep learning models are capable of doing.
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4/12/2023 h. 9.30-11.30
Module in English Open to other CIVIS institution PhD students and researchers |
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Thematic area C. Management of research data and the potential of Sapienza's research infrastructures and laboratories |
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1. Databases and Digital Tools to Support Research Available at Sapienza. |
Dott. Sebastiano Rossitt, Scopus (in English) Dott.ssa Zsofia Buttell, Funding Institutional (in English) Dott.ssa Angelisa Picciolo, SciVal (in Italian) Dott. Alfredo Cosco, Dataverse (in Italian) |
Prof. Massimo Ralli (introduction, Ricerc@Sapienza, First) |
The main tools provided by Sapienza for its academic community will be introduced. In particular, the potential and functionality of the Ricerc@Sapienza, Dataverse, Funding Institutional, Scopus, First and SciVal tools will be described in detail, with an operational and interactive approach, demonstrating how to best utilize these products to optimize funding opportunities research and scientific production analysis. |
22/11/2023 h. 9.00-13.00 |
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2. Open Access delle pubblicazioni e dei dati della ricerca / Publications and research data: Open Access
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Dott. Enrico Dotti
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Prof Giovanni Destro Bisol |
Introduction to Open Access: brief history, the different models (green road and gold road), advantages of open access. Brief illustration of Sapienza's policy on open access (Prof. Dotti). Open data: from data sharing to intelligent data openness. Pros and cons of data sharing. How much are scientific research data shared? |
16/11/2023 h. 09.00-11.00
Module for bibliometric sectors |
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17/11/2023 h. 09.00-11.00
Module for non-bibliometric sectors |
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Dott. Ezio Tarantino |
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Introduction to Open Access: brief history, the different models (green road and gold road), advantages of open access. Brief illustration of the Sapienza policy on open access and opportunities: transformative agreements @ Sapienza (pros & cons). Open data. How much are scientific research data shared? |
13/11/2023 h. 14.30-15.30
Module in English Open to other CIVIS institution PhD students and researchers |
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3. IRIS Publications Catalog: purposes and methods of use. |
Dott.ssa Monica Mignucci
Dott.ssa Alice Moroni
Dott.ssa Irene Bongioanni |
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The Module provides an overview of the functioning of the IRIS catalogue, with particular reference to the insertion of scientific production, the recognition of authors, the management of attachments, the validation of insertions and some references to the use of catalog products for research evaluation procedures. |
6/12/2023 h. 11:00-13:00 |
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4. The potential of Sapienza's scientific infrastructures and research laboratories |
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Prof.ssa Maria Sabrina Sarto Prof. Luciano Galantini |
Research infrastructures represent the main driver of the Research, Education and Innovation triangle, therefore playing a fundamental role in the advancement of knowledge and technology as well as in the exploitation of research results. By engaging young people, attracting new users and preparing the next generation of researchers, research infrastructures help structure the scientific community, playing a key role in building a favorable research environment. The Module intends to offer an overview of the infrastructural and laboratory potential for the benefit of the university's researchers, as well as of the infrastructure network projects developed in recent years by Sapienza, such as SRI, IARI, DTC Lazio Research Infrastructure Network, CIVIS RI Network.
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23/11/2023 h. 15.30-17.30 |
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Thematic area D. Communication and Ethics |
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1. Scientific communication and dissemination |
Dott.ssa Alessandra Barberis
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Prof. Alberto Marinelli Prof.ssa Stefania Basili Prof. Francesca Comunello Prof.ssa Silvia Piconese Prof. Christian Ruggiero |
The module will focus on the topic of scientific communication, addressing different styles, strategies, and tools useful for reaching a broad and non-specialized audience (considering both legacy and digital media). It will also delve into practices and tools adopted by universities, with particular reference to Sapienza University of Rome. |
24/11/2023 h. 9:30- 13:30 |
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2. Ethics and Science |
Dott.ssa Alessandra Intraversato
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Prof. Fabrizio Rufo Prof.ssa Antonella Ficorilli
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What do we mean by research ethics? What are the objectives and operating rules of institutions involved in scientific research? What regulations and services govern research at Sapienza? The module will cover topics related to the autonomy and responsibility of individuals involved in research, the general framework of the new Ethical and Behavioral Code (Single Code), and the services offered to researchers by the Ethics Committee for Transdisciplinary Research, to which researchers can turn to for ethical clearance for their research.
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13/12/2023 h. 10:30-12:30
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E. Third Mission, Public Engagement and Entrepreneurship |
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1. The Third Mission of the University and Public Engagement |
Dott.ssa Giulia Antinucci |
Prof. Giuseppe Prof.ssa Daniela De Leo |
Introduction to the Third Mission (prof. G. Ciccarone) Production of public goods, public engagement and scientific dissemination (prof. D. De Leo) The Third Mission in Sapienza - What we do (Dr. G. Antinucci) |
11/12/2023 h. 15:00-18:00 |
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2. Enhancing Research Results: Patent Protection in the Academic Setting |
Dott.ssa Paola Ciaccia Dott.ssa Beatrice Calabrese |
Prof.ssa Chiara Petrioli |
The identification and evaluation of inventions are the first steps in the process of valorizing technologies generated in the academic setting. In this sense, a patent is not the ultimate goal but rather the starting point and a catalyst for implementing the technology transfer process defined in the principles of the Third Mission of Italian universities.
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14/12/2023 h. 9.30-11.30 |
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3. Doing start-ups in Sapienza, instructions for use |
Dott. Daniele Riccioni Dott.ssa Benedetta Cassani |
Prof.ssa Chiara Petrioli |
An overview of how to conceive and build a startup proposal. Who can propose it, with what objectives, what are the strengths and weaknesses of a startup initiative: the procedure adopted by Sapienza for the evaluation and support of such initiatives. Brief insights into the University's regulations and the preparation of a business plan, as well as the adopted business models. |
15/12/2023 h. 9.30-12.30 |
For further information:
Romina Caronna
Post-graduate Diplomas, State Exams and Specialisation Schools Office
Ciro Franco
National Research Support Office (Sapienza Università di Roma)
