Course Details
Research Funding Ready B): Building a research narrative and persuasive proposal writing
Who is this course aimed at?
Academic StaffResearcher Only Staff
Early-mid career researchers who are starting their external funding journeys, or experienced researchers who want a refresher on funding processes and strategies.
What is this course about?
This session is part of the ‘Research Funding Ready’ series and will provide tools and tips on developing a proposal narrative.The session will cover basic application form structures and frequently asked questions, as well as discussing how you can answer specific questions based on the funder or your research area. Interactive workshop activities will also help you work through some dos and don’ts of proposal writing.
In the final 30 minutes, we’ll hold a clinic which gives you an optional opportunity to work through feedback on your previous submissions with a Research Development Manager, helping you to understand how you can rework your proposal to submit it again.
Details of any pre-course/programme requirements
None.If you'd like to explore something that relates to a specific funder or research area, please contact Ana Tokos (A.Tokos@hud.ac.uk) in advance of the session to help us tailor accordingly.
Objectives
Here is what you can expect by attending this course:
- Construct a coherent and compelling research narrative that aligns with funder expectations and strategic priorities.
- Identify common elements and structural features in external funding application forms and learn how to answer them effectively.
- Understand what key criteria makes a successful proposal, and how you can improve your narrative writing skills.
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