Lifelong Learning and Education 4.0 to Strengthen the Attraction of Extramural Research Funding

This work presents the role of Education 4.0 in lifelong learning to strengthen the attraction of extramural research funding. This approach recognizes the need for continuous learning in academia and advocates for the lifelong learning of researchers during their mature careers. This work also addresses the challenges identified around lifelong learning for researchers and the existing challenges in training to attract extramural research funding to researchers. Also, it is shown how, by applying the enablers of Education 4.0, it is possible to enable smart learning environments (SLE), including products, processes, and infrastructure, to support the attraction of extramural research funding. Finally, the case study “Writing Successful Grant Proposal Lifelong Learning Program for Researchers” illustrates how new lifelong learning and tools strengthen the attraction of extramural research funding are emerging to strengthen the attraction of extramural research funding.