Research funding and grant writing
This course aims to provide the required tools to identify the appropriate sources to apply for research grants. Regardless of the grant source, this course guides participants through writing a compelling and successful grant application.
The epidemiologist and professor Bright Nwaru will deliver the course from 6 to 10 September, 2021.
Open for applications
24 jun – 19 Jul 2021
Eligibility conditions
Tutoring is participatory, with hands-on practical sessions that will allow participants to implement the skill-sets learned.
Application formResearch funding and grant writing
Scientific research majorly depends on financial contributions from various institutions in the society, including governmental institutions, non-governmental non-for-profit organizations, and private companies, which come in the form of grants to scientists. Without these contributions to scientific research, the success of science will be deficient. Usually, scientists have to apply and compete to receive these funds in order to perform their scientific works. While many scientists have been successful in obtaining research grants, thus achieving impressive milestones in their careers, others have been less successful. Success with securing research grants is an important aspect of a successful scientific career. However, for many scientists, especially those who are young in their scientific career, knowing how to be successful in securing funding for their research projects remains challenging.
Course outline
06 – 10 Sep, 2021
DAY 1: Introductions and the world of research funding
Morning session: First things first: Know your funder
Afternoon session: Group Work / Individual consultations on ongoing grant applications
DAY 2: Issues of style and clearity in writing
Morning session: Tips and ticks for effective grant writing
Afternoon session: The front page concept in grant writing / Group Work / Individual consultations on ongoing grant applications
DAY 3: Writing a compelling background
Morning session: What a background is and is not / Model for writing a background
Afternoon session: Group Work / Individual consultations on ongoing grant applications
DAY 4: Writing the work-plan: the footprint of the project
Morning session: Setting a framework for the work-plan / Putting the pieces together
Afternoon session: Issues of budget / Group Work / Individual consultations on ongoing grant applications
DAY 5: CVs, Research environment, grant submission and managing the grant
Morning session: Designing your CV / Describing the research environment
Afternoon session: Grant submission / Managing the grant / Individual consultations on ongoing grant applications
Conclusions
Bright Nwaru is an associate professor of epidemiology at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. His research focuses on the epidemiology of respiratory diseases and allergy, including asthma and COPD, through which he collaborates internationally. He has keen interest in data science and application of population and clinical data in addressing important research questions in his areas of interest. He teaches courses in epidemiology, research methods, science capacity building and career development. He is an ardent supporter of reproducibility in scientific research.