AI-Powered Research: From Rough Idea to Paper Draft

Two-day intensive workshop for professors, researchers, postgraduates & students

Transform the way you conduct research through responsible and effective use of AI.

Dates & Format

26–27 February 2026 (Thursday–Friday)

09:00–16:00

Format:

✔ In person (max. 30 participants - first come, first served)

✔ Online over Zoom

Instructor:

Prof. dr Dijana Oreški, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Organization and Informatics (Croatia)

Language: English

About the Workshop

This practical, hands-on workshop is designed for researchers who want to integrate generative artificial intelligence into their academic workflow: ethically, efficiently, and with measurable results.

Across two full days, participants will learn how AI tools support all stages of research: idea development, literature review, methodology, data analysis, interpretation, and academic writing.

Through guided demonstrations and supervised exercises, each participant will apply AI tools to their own topic and complete the workshop with a draft scientific paper created with AI assistance.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Understand generative AI in research

• Explain key concepts of generative AI
• Identify advanced tools to enhance research productivity

Master prompt engineering

• Create effective prompts for: literature search, synthesis, methodology, analysis, writing, and presentations

Use AI across all research stages

• Draft abstracts and introductions
• Conduct structured literature reviews
• Formulate research questions and hypotheses
• Analyze, visualize, and interpret quantitative or qualitative data

Apply AI ethically and responsibly

• Understand principles of transparency, academic integrity, and responsible AI use
• Critically evaluate and verify AI-generated content

Workshop Outcomes

Participants will leave with:

✔ A complete draft of a scientific paper

✔ Personalized AI-enhanced research workflows

✔ Practical skills for immediate application

✔ A deeper understanding of ethical AI use in science

Who Should Attend

Researchers, PhD students, academic staff, and professionals seeking to elevate their research efficiency with modern AI tools.

Location

Faculty of Geography, University of Belgrade

Studentska 3, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia

Participation Details

• Maximum 30 in-person participants (first come, first served)
• After reaching capacity, online participation (Zoom) will be available
• Participants must bring their own laptop

Workshop Format & Certification

This workshop includes:

• Individual feedback from the instructor (for in-person participants)
• Concrete outcomes, including a draft version of a scientific paper (all outputs are co-created with AI and must be reviewed and validated by the participant).
• Official UdEkoM Balkans Certificate of Completion (digital format), including 12 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) training hours, which may be used toward professional training requirements, academic development records, or institutional evaluation processes.

Video Access

A recording of the entire workshop will be available for 5 days for participants who cannot follow the sessions in real time.

Workshop Fee

199 EUR (fee includes: attendance, certificate, and organizational costs).

Member Benefits

• Premium (Full) Associate Members of UdEkoM Balkans: FREE participation
• Regular Associate Members:35% discount
• Membership is not required for enrolment (all researchers and interested participants are welcome to apply). More membership information.

For more information on the workshop and registration, click here.

We are looking forward to hosting you.

The Udekom Balkans Team

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