Skills Development - La Rochelle Université

Mis à jour le 27 March 2026

The “Cellule Talents et Compétences Recherche” (CTCR) offers programs and support to research staff, enabling them to acquire and strengthen the complementary skills essential to scientific careers.

The Research Talent and Skills Unit, created as part of the ExcelLR project, offers services dedicated to the entire research community, enabling skill development throughout one’s career.

The CTCR offers initiatives in three areas:

Onboarding and Integration

Through the implementation of personalized onboarding pathways upon arrival, the organization of information sessions on the research environment, the creation of resources and tools related to integration, etc.

Be sure to check out the welcome booklet for doctoral students at La Rochelle Université.

Training and skills development

By centralizing all training offerings for the research community provided by La Rochelle University and partner training organizations on a dedicated intranet page updated weekly.

Career Support

Through one-on-one meetings with the public—particularly young researchers—the organization of events related to the professional integration of PhD holders, and support and assistance with administrative procedures (such as tenure, HDR, etc.).

The initiatives of the Research Talent and Skills Unit are fully aligned with the institution’s Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R), which aims for the continuous improvement of working conditions for researchers at our University.

Upcoming training sessions at La Rochelle University

“What European funding is available for my research? – Your role in a Horizon Europe consortium: should you join or lead?”

Content: Finding partners and building my network. Understanding the key elements for setting up a consortium. Learning about the support services available.
Format: 1-hour online session
Date: April 23, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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“What European funding is available for my research? Crafting a Winning Proposal for Horizon Europe - Understanding and Anticipating the Evaluation”

Content: Learn the structure and content of a Horizon Europe proposal. Optimize your proposal to maximize your score. Understand the evaluation criteria used by the European Commission and identify the evaluators’ expectations for each section of the proposal. Avoid common writing mistakes.
Format: 1.5 hours online
Date: May 12, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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“Funding Opportunities from the National Research Agency (ANR)”

Content: Learn about the ANR’s main funding opportunities, particularly those under the General Call for Projects (AAPG). Discuss your project ideas.
Format: 2-hour in-person session
Date: June 2, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Room C23, Orbigny Building – Sciences and Technologies Campus
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“Regulations Governing Academic Programs and Education”

Content: Understanding the rules governing the organization of academic programs and education: general concepts of regulations, general concepts regarding the structure of degree programs, university admission policies and their implementation, and the recognition of academic credits, professional experience, or prior learning.
Format: 14 hours in-person
Date: May 28 & 29, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Green Room – University Library

“Leveraging collective intelligence to foster team engagement”

Content: Acquiring tools and techniques for facilitating meetings. Activating collaborative problem-solving reflexes. Knowing how to harness creativity to promote cross-functional collaboration.
Format: One and a half days (9 hours)
Date: May 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and October 2, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Room MSI 002, MSI Building
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“How to balance research activities with team leadership responsibilities?”

Content: Identify strategies for balancing team leadership responsibilities (management tasks) with research activities. Develop effective communication skills for interacting with colleagues and staff. Learn to manage priorities.
Format: One-day (7-hour) in-person session
Date: July 6, 2026 (schedule to be announced later)
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“Leading a Research Team”

Content: Learn how to lead a diverse team of researchers, doctoral students, engineers, and others. Adopt collaborative management methods (such as solving problems as a team and fostering collective decision-making). Practice facilitation techniques that foster creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
Format: One-day (7-hour) in-person session
Date: July 7, 2026 (schedule to be announced later)
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