Proposal Writing Training Course in the Field of HIV/AIDS, Tu-
berculosis and Malaria
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10th to 13th August, 2005
Johannesburg, South Africa
The Graduate School, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of
the Witwatersrand, South Africa is delighted to announce a Pro-
posal Writing Training Course in the Field of HIV/AIDS, Tubercu-
losis and Malaria.
This course is designed to equip researchers with managerial
skills to meet competitive demands of proposal writing in re-
sponse to local and international funding opportunities. Pro-
posal writing skills are of particular interest to researchers
who intend to establish research groups with the capacity for
repeated grant funding.
ON OFFER: A selection of one or more of the following topics
will be covered in the final programme depending on partici-
pants� needs and interests:
* Selecting a Research Topic- the Essentials
* Principles of Proposal Development
* Perspectives of Successful Proposal Writing from Experi-
enced Grant Writers
* Explaining the Difference Between a Proposal and a Project
* Sources of Grant Funding in the Field of HIV/AIDS, TB and
Malaria
* Panel Discussion with Funders and Reviewers of Proposals
on What to Look for in �Good Proposals�
* Reworking existing proposals to meet expectations of fund-
ing agencies
Dealing with rejection in grant writing
* Formulation of Work Plans, Budgets and Logical Frameworks
* Monitoring and Evaluation Tools for Effective Project Im-
plementation
* Leadership and Grantsmanship � Teamwork for Leading Re-
search Groups in Collaborative and Large Inter-
disciplinary research projects
* Networking with other participants from the SADC Region
FEES: Tuition fees to participate in the PWTC are ZAR 2,500.
Participants are responsible for their travel costs to the venue
in Johannesburg, as accommodation and board expenses and per di-
ems. Prospective applicants should apply to WHO, UNDP, EU, UN-
AIDS, SIDA, CDC, etc National AIDS Councils, and Ministries of
Health which have funded such programmes in the past. The organ-
izers have secured a limited number of fellowships from the Bel-
gium Technical Co-operation for eligible participants from the
SADC region. Each application should include a clearly articu-
lated motivation that indicates that the applicant would benefit
from the training.
TEACHING METHODOLOGY: The Proposal Writing Training Course
(PWTC) is planned for 25 mid-career researchers and academics
interested in the field of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
Teaching will be done by experienced local and regional facili-
tators from the SADC region who will be responsible for the
course material. The final programme will be based on the needs
of the participants who are expected to take responsibility for
their own learning by doing. There will be minimal didactic
teaching.
LIMITED REGISTRATION: 25 places are available and these will be
allocated to eligible participants on a first-come-first-served
basis. The course is being advertised far and wide, so hurry and
get your registration forms in NOW!
Apply directly, preferably by fax or e-mail, with a short de-
scription (1 page) of your current professional qualifications
and motivation to participate, to:
Mrs Alison Mclean
Tel: +27-11-717-2075
Fax: +27-11-717-2119
mailto:mcleanam@health.wits.ac.za
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Application Form
University of the Witwatersrand
Graduate School
Faculty of Health Sciences
Please fill this form and return it with a one page motivation
for wanting to participate and before closing date.
I would like to apply for a vacancy in the training course on
Proposal Writing:-
[ ] 10-13 August 2005 (By 10 July 2005)
Name:
Position:
School/Department:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Cell phone:
Email:
Requesting Sponsorship:
Yes [ ] No [ ]
Have own Sponsorship:
Name of Sponsor:
I currently have a fully fledged proposal that I am looking for
funding to implement:
Yes [ ] No [ ]