How to write a convincing grant proposal

What will you learn?

1. Why most research proposals fail to get funding
2. Key elements to include when writing a proposal
3. The questions your research proposal should address
4. The parameters of evaluating a grant proposal
5. Guidelines to identify and outline your budget
6. Challenges and responsibilities when writing a proposal

Course Description

Writing a grant proposal can be daunting and unnerving. In fact, most researchers never receive the funding they need. Writing a grant proposal is a time-consuming process that requires a planned and structured approach to convince the jury about your research study and to justify your funding request.

This video training program equips you with all the skills needed to develop a winning grant proposal to grab the attention of funding bodies, and also provides a list of local and international funding agencies. Learn about the different parts of a grant proposal, the main questions you should address, guidelines you should follow, and expert advice on how you can get the research funding you deserve, all delivered in bite-sized modules.

What topics will you cover?

Lecture 1: Introduction to writing grant proposals

Lecture 2: Objectives when writing a grant proposal

Lecture 3: The writing process: Know the basics

Lecture 4: Evaluating your grant proposal

Lecture 5: Main components of a proposal

Lecture 6: Writing the title and a summary

Lecture 7: Use of citations and references

Lecture 8: Introduction and literature review

Lecture 9: Design and methodology of the proposed work

Lecture 10: How to prepare your budget

Lecture 11: Challenges and responsibilities