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PROPER course – Protocol, Reviewing, Ownership and Publishing in Experimental Research: Module 1A focuses on the different types of study design. The study design will determine several things including the study methodology, data analysis, and requirements for study reporting. Module 1B presents a basic, yet comprehensive way of structuring study protocols to ensure they comply with international recommendations. Module 2 demonstrates a structured, objective, and efficient strategy for peer review of studies. At the end of this module, students will be familiar with standardized reporting checklists that will enable them to critically appraise the literature based on study design. It will also give the basic building blocks of what is required when reporting one’s work. Module 3 tells Who is Who, the Can and Can’t do, and what should be known before starting a research project. And, finally, module 4 will help the trainees write their research papers using a structured iterative process.

Project management: In its first module, the course focuses on the overall structure of the Horizon Europe program. The second, more practically oriented module provides details on the mobility-targeting Marie Sklodowska-Curie actions from the Horizon Europe portfolio. The final, third module presents the financial rules of Horizon Europe projects and demonstrates how to assemble and present their budget in the project proposal.

Basics of Graphics and Image Editing: This course gives an overview of two basic styles of electronic image representation, i.e. raster and vector graphics. It also explains how color works in computer graphics. Then, different aspects of photos (noisy images acquired from the physical world) and graphics (usually noiseless images generated electronically) are explained. It then proceeds to the introduction to the concept of an image being represented by an array of numbers, which is then expanded by explaining what is going on when we adjust the brightness, contrast, levels, or colors of the image, as well as providing basic information on the size and resolution of an image and how these can be changed. At the end, practical tips on working with images in MS Office programs and a demonstration of how to assemble a panel figure (A, B, C, D…) for a research paper are given. All topics are accompanied by numerous practical exercises.

Starting your journey with medical resources: This course teaches you how to find, use and cite electronic literature and information resources. The course will also help you understand the publishing world to make sure your work gets the attention it deserves.