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.

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@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

yes, and it is not just conceptual rather Validation-centric as well. The biggest differentiator is that we don\'t just deal with theory but active configuration control where we intentionally break thing to see how they respond to ensure robust and…

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

The framework appears to be a promising conceptual contribution toward adaptive Zero Trust security in multi-cloud ecosystems. Its strongest aspect is the combination of: cloud-agnostic interoperability, adaptive trust evaluation and continuous security validation.

Victor Marshal, BA in Economics and MBA from LSE.. I specialize in Research esp Market Research and Policy development and engagement. Am from Nairobi.. Great to be here

Focused group Discussion (FDG) and Ad hoc studies  works better in getting honest opinion from communities

Community voices are essential in research, yet many studies still feel disconnected from the realities on the ground. How can researchers make research more inclusive, participatory, and community-driven? I’d love to hear different perspectives and experiences on this.

Hi everyone! I\'m Brenda Yankam. I am a Cameroonian, and I reside in Germany. My research interests are the following: Infectious disease modelling, specifically HIV and Tuberculosis; OMOP CDM implementation; and health system strengthening.

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 

Benard Ondiek wrote:Kindly introduce yourself on this section. Kindly include your name, Country, and research interests.Thank you to @all   everyone who has already completed the quiz on the Community of Practice (CoP).As the next step, kindly introduce yourself in this section…

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Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à découvrir nos cours sur la plateforme APHRC SOMA. Vous pouvez désormais accéder aux cours suivants et vous y inscrire en auto-inscription :

1. Collecte, analyse et utilisation des données sur la violence à l’égard des femmes et des filles en Afrique https://soma.aphrc.org/uplms/course/view.php?id=156 

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