Course Outline:

Week 1: Understanding the Funding Landscape

• Overview of different types of grants and funding sources.
• Identifying relevant funding organizations and opportunities.
• Analyzing funder priorities and alignment with research goals.

Week 2: Crafting Compelling Narratives

• Techniques for writing engaging and persuasive proposals.
• Developing a strong problem statement and research significance.
• Structuring a narrative that captures the funder’s attention.

Week 3: Project Design and Methodology

•  Designing effective research projects with clear objectives.
• Articulating a robust methodology and demonstrating feasibility.
• Addressing potential challenges and solutions in project design.

Week 4: Building a Comprehensive Budget

• Best practices for creating detailed and realistic budgets.
• Understanding budget categories and justifications.
• Aligning budget requests with project goals and funder expectations.

Week 5: Aligning Proposals with Funder Priorities

• Strategies for tailoring proposals to specific funding opportunities.
• Highlighting project impact and outcomes relevant to funders.
• Ensuring clarity and coherence in proposal alignment.

Week 6: Refinement and Presentation Skills

• Peer review sessions for collaborative feedback and improvement.
• Enhancing presentation skills for interviews and discussions.
• Finalizing proposals and preparing for submission.