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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:

• How you track emerging trends or priorities

• Ways to assess alignment between an idea and a funder’s mission or strategic plan

• Indicators that a topic has strong societal, economic, or scientific relevance

• Methods for evaluating gaps in the literature or unmet needs

• How you engage PIs or stakeholders to refine concepts

• 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

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Is research focused on environmental science, such as water pollution control strategies,

eligible for funding?

We’re excited to invite you to the 16th Webinar Series for Strengthening Fundamental Research Capacity with Drosophila in Rwanda! will feature Dr. Temitope Akhigbe Etibor, Postdoc at ETH Zurich, on the topic “Exploring Influenza A Virus for Health Innovations in Africa: From Genome Dynamics to Therapeutic Opportunities.” The session takes place on Tuesday, 30th September 2025 (today) at 11 am CAT.