Proposal Writing Training Course
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1st 4th August, 2006
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
The University of the Witwatersrands Faculty of Health Sci-
ences, is dedicated to build capacity in proposal writing (also
known as grant writing) in response to local and international
funding opportunities. The Faculty is inviting applications from
individuals working at academic, research and non-governmental
organisations in South Africa and the Africa region for enrol-
ment into the next Proposal Writing Training Course.
This course is designed to equip participants 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 relevance to senior re-
searchers who are interested in establishing research groups
with the capacity for repeated grant funding.
COURSE CONTENT:
A selection from the following list of topics will be covered in
the final programme depending on participants needs and inter-
ests:
Essential Steps in Preparing a Proposal for Funding
Perspectives of Successful Proposal Writing from Experienced
Grant Writers
Sources of Grant Funding
Panel Discussion with Funders and Reviewers of Proposals on
what to Look for in Good Proposals
Reworking existing proposals to meet expectations of funding
agencies
Dealing with rejection in grant writing
Formulation of Work Plans and Budgets
Monitoring and Evaluation for Effective Project Implementation
Leadership and Grantsmanship Teamwork for Leading Research
Groups in Collaborative and Large Inter-disciplinary research
projects
Networking with other participants from the SADC Region
DATES: The dates for the course are 1 to 4 August, 2006.
FEES:
The course fees are ZAR 2,500 per applicant. Please note that
this only covers tuition fees and does not include accommodation
and transport to the course venue.
TEACHING METHODOLOGY:
The Proposal Writing Training Course (PWTC) is planned for 25
mid-career researchers, academics and project managers. The PWTC
is not a research methodology course and participants are re-
quired to have fully fledged proposals as materials for exer-
cises during the course. Participants are expected to take re-
sponsibility for their own learning through revision of their
proposals. There will be minimal didactic teaching.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
Each student will be expected to contribute effectively to
class exercises, discussions and critical appraisals.
Presentation of own proposal in plenary to obtain feedback on
its further development.
Students who complete all modules are eligible to receive a
Certificate of Attendance of the University of the Witwaters-
rand.
LIMITED FELLOWSHIPS:
A limited number of Fellowships are available through the Bel-
gian Technical Cooperation (BTC) to attend the course. The pro-
posal needs to be in the field of HIV and AIDS, Tuberculosis or
Malaria to qualify for a Belgian Technical Cooperation fellow-
ship.
CLOSING DATES:
The closing date for applying for this course is May 30, 2006
Apply directly, preferably by fax or e-mail, with a short de-
scription of your proposal to:
Ms Tsitsi Mkombe
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Faculty of Health Sciences
Tel: +27-11-717-2128
Fax: +27-11-717-2119
mailto:mkombet@health.health.wits.ac.za
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APPLICATION FORM
Please fill this form and return it with a one page motivation
for wanting to participate in the course
I would like to apply for a place in the Proposal Writing Train-
ing Course 1 4 August, 2006
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