Presented by
Management Forum
Mastering Grant Writing: Essential Skills for Crafting Winning Proposals Training Course
This course provides a comprehensive guide to grant writing, covering funder identification, proposal development, submission strategies, post-submission processes, partnerships, technology use, and ethical considerations.
10-11 June 2025
+ 9-10 October 2025, 13-14 January 2026 »
from £1299
- Format: Live online
- CPD: 12 hours for your records
- Certificate of completion
Course overview
This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the grant writing process, from identifying potential funders to submitting persuasive and impactful proposals. The sessions will equip attendees with strategies to craft competitive grant proposals and navigate the complexities of post-submission processes. The course will also cover techniques for leveraging partnerships, utilising technology, and addressing ethical considerations in grant writing.
This course is part of our Medical Writing Training Courses series that aims to equip delegates with the tools and techniques needed to thrive within an ever-evolving industry.
Benefits of attending
- Identify funding opportunities that align with their project goals
- Tailor grant proposals to meet funder requirements and expectations
- Write compelling and persuasive proposals that highlight the project's significance and feasibility
- Use feedback to improve proposals and handle rejections or resubmissions
- Leverage technology and partnerships to enhance proposal quality
- Navigate the ethical considerations associated with grant writing
Who should attend?
- Those seeking funding for research projects, academic initiatives, or scholarly collaborations who want to enhance their proposal-writing strategies
- Executive directors, program managers, and development officers focused on securing grants to support programs, services, and mission-driven projects
- Individuals who oversee project design, budgeting, and execution, ensuring proposals align with funders' expectations and organisational goals
- Individuals with limited experience in grant writing who aim to build foundational skills while also gaining insight into more advanced strategies for competitive proposals
This course will cover:
Introduction to grant writing
- Definitions and types of grants
- The grant-making process
- Overview of funding agencies and their missions
Researching funding opportunities
- Identifying potential funders
- Funder guidelines
Preparing your proposal
- Components of a grant proposal
- Tailoring your proposal to the funder
- Crafting each section (executive summary/abstract, problem statement and significance)
Preparing your proposal (cont'd)
- Crafting each section (budget and resources, expected impact and outcomes)
Writing with impact: persuasive language and tone
- Techniques for persuasive writing to highlight project significance
- Avoiding jargon while maintaining technical accuracy
Peer review and editing before submission
- Importance of feedback and revisions
- Formatting and presentation tips
Post-submission
- Follow-up and communication with funders
- Handling rejections and learning from feedback
- Responding to reviewer feedback for a competitive resubmission
Leveraging technology in grant writing
- Overview of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for content generation and editing
- Ethical and quality considerations when using using AI in scientific writing
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
- Avoiding proposal pitfalls
- Missteps in budgeting
Leveraging partnerships and collaboration in proposals
- How to effectively incorporate partnerships and collaborations into your proposal
- Demonstrating the added value of partnerships in achieving project outcomes and funder objectives
Navigating ethical considerations in grant writing
- Ensuring integrity in grant proposals
- Ethical issues in reporting and accountability
Samaa Al Tabbah
MARS (Medical Agency for Research and Statistics)
Dr. Samaa Al Tabbah holds a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) from the American University of Beirut (AUB) and a Pharm D. in Clinical Pharmacy from the Lebanese American University (LAU). After graduation, Dr. Al Tabbah held a position as a chief pharmacist at the World Health Organization (WHO), Beirut office. At a later stage, she established a pharmacy in Beirut, where she served as a community pharmacist for over 6 years. Dr. Al Tabbah is a strong supporter of the Children’s Cancer Center in Lebanon where she served as a volunteer for 4 years. She also acts as a consultant and mentor at the Egypt Scholars Inc. and the International Pharmaceutical Students Federation (IPSF) where she works closely with mentees providing them with concrete clinical and research skills that allow them to identify new research topics, discover new techniques, and pursue a strong career development plan.
Through her work, she has been involved in clinical research; more specifically, in training workshops carried out at the national and international level, in the delivery of sessions on different aspects of the conduct of clinical research, as well as in the conduction of different international clinical research projects. She is the author of many scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals as well as a book titled “The Clinical Research Process from Initiation to Publication”. She is an editorial member of two peer-reviewed scientific journals. She is an Assistant Professor at University Institute for Nursing (Lebanese Red Cross), where she delivers Pharmacology, Microbiology and, Public Health, Community Health, and Clinical Research courses. She was lately appointed as the Global Pharmacovigilance Society Ambassador of Lebanon where she also acts as an acting board member of the society.
NEW higher discounts for multiple bookings - bring your colleagues to make your training budget go further:
- 30% off the 2nd delegate*
- 40% off the 3rd delegate*
- 50% off the 4th delegate*
Please contact us for pricing if you are interested in booking 5 or more delegates
10-11 June 2025
Live online
09:00-17:00 UK (London) (UTC+01)
10:00-18:00 Paris (UTC+02)
04:00-12:00 New York (UTC-04)
Course code 15646
- GBP 1,299 1,499
- EUR 1,819 2,099
- USD 2,087 2,399
Until 06 May
- 2 days live online training
- Browser-based, no download usually required
- See presenters and interact with fellow attendees
- Download documentation and certification of completion
- Fair transfer and cancellation policy
Not ready to book yet?
for 7 days, no obligation
9-10 October 2025
Live online
09:00-17:00 UK (London) (UTC+01)
10:00-18:00 Paris (UTC+02)
04:00-12:00 New York (UTC-04)
Course code 15648
- GBP 1,299 1,499
- EUR 1,819 2,099
- USD 2,087 2,399
Until 04 Sep
- 2 days live online training
- Browser-based, no download usually required
- See presenters and interact with fellow attendees
- Download documentation and certification of completion
- Fair transfer and cancellation policy
Not ready to book yet?
for 7 days, no obligation
13-14 January 2026
Live online
09:00-17:00 UK (London) (UTC+00)
10:00-18:00 Paris (UTC+01)
04:00-12:00 New York (UTC-05)
Course code 15649
- GBP 1,299 1,499
- EUR 1,819 2,099
- USD 2,087 2,399
Until 09 Dec
- 2 days live online training
- Browser-based, no download usually required
- See presenters and interact with fellow attendees
- Download documentation and certification of completion
- Fair transfer and cancellation policy
Not ready to book yet?
for 7 days, no obligation
* Early booking discounts may not be combined with other discounts or offers. As such, the discounts for 2nd/3rd/4th delegates are based on the full price; and apply only when booking multiple delegates on the same date.
Run Mastering Grant Writing: Essential Skills for Crafting Winning Proposals Live online for your team
Pricing from:
- GBP 1,000
- Per attendee, based on 10 attendees
- Course tailored to your requirements
- At your choice of location, or online
We can customise this course to your requirements and deliver it on an in-house basis for any number of your staff or colleagues.
Contact our in-house training experts Aleksandra Beer and Yesim Nurko to discuss your requirements:
