Grant Writing

The material posted is appreciated. It will help in personal review and reflections on how to write a strong grant proposal

Thank you for putting this together. I like how the \"Specific Aims\"part was well articulated and guided. In my reflection, I think this is such a strong proposal-writing strategy because it acknowledges limitations or potential concerns upfront while still maintaining confidence…

Dear Participants,

Thank you for participating in the facilitated training session held on 14th May 2026.

To support continued learning and reference, the PowerPoint presentation used during the session has been uploaded to this Community of Practice (CoP). Participants are encouraged to review the presentation materials, reflect on the key discussions, and continue engaging with colleagues through the platform.

Please feel free to download the presentation and share your thoughts, questions, and experiences related to the training topic.

We appreciate your active participation and look forward to continued collaboration and learning within the CoP.

@Hirbaye Mokona That’s a really insightful perspective. I particularly appreciate the idea of embedding risk management within the research design itself rather than treating it as a separate “defensive” section. Framing it through staged phases, adaptive methodologies, and decision points makes…

My reflection on general grant writing is three fold 1) There needs to be a clear goal as to how impact is both mutually articulated by both parties. 2) A sustainability element that extends impact beyond the funding 3)The grantee…

How you communicate your rationale is important, align with the funders objectives, follow funders recommendations when doing your budget 

To increase your chances, your proposal should align with the funders objective 

My reflection on general grant writing is that it is not only about seeking funding but also about clearly communicating the significance and impact of a research idea. A strong grant proposal requires clarity, proper planning, evidence-based justification, and alignment…

@BenardOndiekFor a grant to be successful, it must align to the funders goals and objectives. The budget indicated should also be realistic - not too high or too low for the activities indicated

What are your reflections on general grant writing? Share with colleagues. 

Before applying, we assess grant or funding opportunities through a strategic “fit-first” lens rather than chasing every available call. A strong opportunity usually aligns across mission, eligibility, capacity, and return on investment. Key questions we ask: 1. Does it align…

Factors to consider are:1. Scope of the organization- Is the funding within the organization\'s scope of work?2. Availability of structures to support the funding 

Mentorship and academic networks are imperative in grant writing. Mentors are most often the supervisor/PI within the research group and help align proposal to the funder\'s and institute\'s priorities. Furthermore, mentors, being highly experienced and having advanced networks, often help with…

This is quite an interesting conversation, and I agree with colleagues’ insights. My understanding is that it allows PIs to critically refine their proposals and strategically identify potential stumbling blocks in study implementation. This process may actually strengthen the proposal…

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