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Dear all,

Thank you for participating in the facilitated training session on \"Budgeting For Research\" held on 11th June 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.

We are pleased to share this comprehensive presentation on Budgeting for Research , delivered by Kevin Kiiru <!-->of the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)-->.

A well-constructed budget is far more than a simple financial document. It serves as an alternative way to express your project\'s narrative, acts as a statement of your credibility, and is a crucial tool that must align seamlessly with both funder goals and internal organizational requirements.

This session guides you through the entire lifecycle of grant proposal budgeting<!-->. It covers the five major cost components: -Direct Personnel, Direct Other (program), Shared Costs, Platform Costs, and Indirect Costs - while providing practical methods for estimating Level of Effort (LOE)--><!-->. Additionally, it addresses how to navigate indirect cost restrictions and applies essential Value for Money principles--><!-->. --><!-->

Whether you are drafting your first grant budget or looking to refine your current approach, this resource provides the practical frameworks, worked examples, and critical insights needed to build accurate, defensible, and highly competitive budgets.

Key Topics Covered:

• The Strategic Value of a Budget: Understanding what a grant proposal budget is and why it matters-->.

• Costing the Components: Identifying the core components of a research budget and how to accurately cost them.

• Navigating Complexities: Handling indirect cost strategies and other critical budgetary considerations<!-->. --><!-->

• Justifying Expenses: Crafting effective and detailed budget notes-->.

• Maximizing Impact: Applying \"Value for Money\" principles to your planning<!-->. --><!-->

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.

Budgeting_for_Research_11th June 2026.pdfPDF · 1.4 MB

Good summary. It clearly highlights the main gaps policy literacy, strategic communication, relationship-building, systems thinking, and tracking impact all of which are essential for turning research into real policy influence. The overall message is strong: producing evidence is not enough;…