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Grant Writing for Beginners

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This course equips you with the skills to write compelling grant proposals. You'll learn to refine your research interests, connect with relevant resources, structure and articulate your project needs, and improve your writing through creative revision and feedback.

Syllabus

  • Balancing the Needs of a Viable Research Project 
    • This module focuses on developing a strong foundation for a successful research project by helping you refine your interests into clear, focused research ideas. You will learn how to identify and evaluate relevant literature and resources, connect with people and organizations working in your area of interest, and build a compelling rationale and achievable objectives that demonstrate both the value and feasibility of your proposed research.
  • Telling the Story 
    • This module explores the unique structure and purpose of research proposals, particularly those developed for grant applications. You will learn how to craft a persuasive proposal that clearly communicates the significance of your research, demonstrates its feasibility, and aligns with funder expectations. The module covers the key components of a proposal, including developing a compelling introduction, establishing the need for your project through relevant literature, formulating a clear research question, and presenting the expertise and resources required to successfully complete your research.
  • Refocus, Revision, Refinement
    • This module focuses on the writing and revision process for grant proposals, helping you transform project ideas into clear, persuasive funding applications. You will learn strategies for drafting with confidence, approaching revision systematically, seeking and using feedback effectively, and refining your writing to produce a strong, polished proposal that clearly communicates the value and feasibility of your research.
  • Grant Writing for Beginners Glossary
    • In addition to the glossary you’ll find woven throughout the course, you can find the full glossary collated in one place here.

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