When developing proposals, one of the biggest challenges is determining whether a research idea is not only compelling, but also fundable. As grant writers, program officers, researchers, and support staff, we all bring different lenses to this process.
What strategies, tools, or signals do you use to identify research areas with strong funding potential?
Consider sharing insights on things like:
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How you track emerging trends or priorities
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Ways to assess alignment between an idea and a funder’s mission or strategic plan
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Indicators that a topic has strong societal, economic, or scientific relevance
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Methods for evaluating gaps in the literature or unmet needs
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How you engage PIs or stakeholders to refine concepts
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Any red flags that suggest an idea may not be competitive
Looking forward to learning from everyone’s approaches!
@onchari @gkiprotich @Benard Ondiek @Maphe @Ann Waithaka @mnkonge @Tutu @mwende
