Proposal Writing Training Course
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27 � 30th August 2007
Johannesburg, South Africa
The University of the Witwatersrand�s Faculty of Health Sciences, is dedicated to build capacity in South Africa and the Africa region. The Faculty is inviting applications for enrolment in a Proposal Writing Training Course in the field of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
This course is designed to equip researchers with managerial skills to meet competitive demands of proposal writing in response to local and international funding opportunities. Proposal writing skills are of particular interest to researchers who intend to establish research groups with the capacity for repeated grant funding.
COURSE CONTENT:
A selection of one or more of the following topics will be covered in the final programme depending on participants� needs and interests:
� Principles of Proposal Development
� Perspectives of Successful Proposal Writing from Experienced 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 funding agencies
� Dealing with rejection in grant writing
� Formulation of Work Plans and Budgets
� Monitoring and Evaluation Tools 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 27 � 30 August, 2007.
FEES: The course fees are R2, 500.00 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 and academics interested in the field of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Teaching will be done by experienced local facilitators that 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.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
� Each student will be expected to contribute effectively to group activities, such as presentations, discussions and critical appraisals.
� Evaluation of the course content and presentation by each student.
� Oral appraisal of students by a panel of supervisors not directly involved in the teaching of the course.
� Students who complete all modules are eligible to receive a Certificate of Competence of the University of the Witwatersrand.
LIMITED FELLOWSHIPS: A limited number of Fellowships is available through the Belgian Technical Cooperation (BTC) to attend the course. The proposal needs to be in the field of HIV and AIDS, Tuberculosis or Malaria to qualify for a Belgian Technical Cooperation fellowship.
CLOSING DATES: The closing date for applying for this course is April 20, 2007.
Apply directly, preferably by fax or e-mail, with a short description of your proposal to:
Ms Zivai Chigwedere
Tel: +27-11-717-2127
Fax: +27-11-717-2119
Email: matsie.sibeko@wits.ac.za