This is an online event
Have you ever had a research idea but struggled to understand how to turn it into a scientifically sound research project?
Designing a research study involves much more than choosing a topic: a strong scientific investigation requires coherence between the research problem, research questions, objectives, theoretical foundations, methodology, data collection, and analysis.
This 2-hour practical webinar is designed for women in STEM at undergraduate and master's level who want to develop greater confidence and clarity when designing scientific research.
Rather than focusing exclusively on methodological theory, the session will provide a structured and practical roadmap for moving from an initial research idea to a coherent research design.
What will you learn?
During the webinar, we will explore the key decisions involved in designing scientific research, including:
- How to identify and formulate a relevant research problem;
- How to transform a broad topic into a focused research question;
- How to define research objectives that are clear, measurable, and aligned with the research problem;
- How to establish coherence between research questions, objectives, and methodology;
- How to choose an appropriate research approach and methodological strategy;
- Understanding the role of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches;
- How to think about participants, samples, data sources, and data collection;
- How to anticipate methodological challenges and avoid common research design mistakes;
- How to build a logical structure for a research proposal, dissertation, or academic project.
A practical approach
The webinar will combine short theoretical explanations, practical examples, guided reflection, and methodological exercises.
Participants will be encouraged to apply the concepts to their own research interests, allowing them to leave the session with a clearer understanding of what they want to investigate, why it matters, and how they can investigate it.
Who is this webinar for?
This session is particularly relevant for:
- Women studying STEM-related disciplines at undergraduate level;
- Master's students developing or preparing their dissertation;
- Students who are beginning a research project;
- Students who have a research topic but are struggling to define their research problem or questions;
- Early-stage researchers who want to strengthen their methodological foundations.
No previous advanced knowledge of research methodology is required.
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
→ Frame a research problem more effectively
→ Develop focused research questions and objectives
→ Understand the relationship between research questions and methodological choices
→ Identify the main components of a scientific research design
→ Make more informed methodological decisions
→ Approach their academic research with greater clarity and confidence
This is not about memorising methodological terminology.
It is about learning how to think strategically about scientific research.
Date: 26 September 2026
Duration: 2 hours
Format: Online webinar
Language: English
Target audience: Women in STEM — undergraduate and master's students
Limited to 30 (thirty) participants
