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How To Write A Grant Proposal For Research Funding?

Get the funds you need to enhance your research with this detailed step-by-step approach to writing a winning grant proposal

1 hour

English, Japanese

Video

6 modules

Online, On-demand learning

Access on any device

Certificate on completion

What you learn

  • Learn the basics of effective grant writing
  • Understand the various sections of the grant proposal
  • Know how to format the grant proposal
  • Discover where to look for funds
  • Description

    It is expected of researchers to be able to write persuasive grant proposals that help their research get funded. Needless to say, this critical step that allows reviewers to evaluate the merit and significance of your research needs utmost preparation and meticulousness. If getting the desired funding for your research project is your immediate goal, it is imperative to arm yourself with best practices, tips and guidelines from experts.

    This detailed course will help you know more about the key sections of the grant proposal and the format. By the end of the course, you will understand all the components of a proposal. Knowing where to start your funding search can also be a daunting aspect. This course will empower you with the knowledge of the best funding sources. The course will benefit early-mid career researchers and research administrators. After completing the course, you will gain a detailed understanding of what the reviewers look for in a proposal.


    Modules

    Preview course

    LECTURE 1 | Video

    Introduction to Grant Writing

    12 mins

    LECTURE 2 | Video

    Preparing Stage - Where to look for funds?

    7 mins

    LECTURE 3 | Video

    Execution Stage - Writing and formatting the grant

    6 mins

    LECTURE 4 | Video

    Submission, review, and results

    14 mins

    LECTURE 5 | Video

    10 core sections of grant application

    23 mins

    LECTURE 6 | Video

    Tips for effective Grant Writing

    12 mins

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    Dr. Jacob Wickham

    Assistant Professor, Institute of Zoology at Chinese Academy of Sciences; Academic Trainer at Editage; Senior Editor at Integrative Zoology, with 10+ years of academic experience

    Dr. Jacob Wickham, Managing Editor of the journal Integrative Zoology, is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Zoology in the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Adjunct Professor at the Department of Entomology in Rutgers University. An award-winning and celebrated zoologist, Dr. Wickham has over 15 years of experience in academic publishing…

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    Yosuke Tomita

    Assistant Professor, Takasaki University of Health and Welfare, Academic Trainer at Editage

    Yosuke Tomita is an Assistant Professor at Takasaki University of Health and Welfare. Armed with a PT, PhD from McGill University, Montreal, Canada, Yosuke specializes in neurological rehabilitation. An award winning academic, he has over 11 years of experience in research. Having been published in many peer reviewed publications and having…

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