Connecting Researchers. Advancing Global Health.
Grant Application Skills:
Online Mentoring Programme
A free mentoring programme supporting early- and mid-career researchers in low- and middle-income countries to develop competitive grant applications through one-to-one mentoring by senior health researchers worldwide.
We are currently recruiting mentors and early- and mid-career researchers.
If you are a senior health researcher with grant writing or reviewing experience willing to volunteer your expertise, or an early- or mid-career researcher in a low- or middle-income country ready to develop your first competitive grant application, we want to hear from you.
What The Programme Covers
Proposal Narrative
Developing a compelling research grant proposal narrative.
Writing Sections
Aims, background, methodology, budget justification, impact.
Funder Priorities
Understanding funder priorities and review criteria.
Application Review
Reviewing and giving feedback on full draft applications.
Reviewer Feedback
Responding to reviewer feedback on unsuccessful applications.
Funding Strategy
Building a longer-term personal career funding strategy.
How It Works
1
Sign Up
Complete the sign up form below as an early- or mid-career researcher in a low- or middle-income country, or as a mentor in any country.
2
Get Matched
We match you with a suitable partner based on your research field. We contact both parties before making any introduction.
3
Complete The Cycle
Work together through one full submission cycle — from proposal development through to grant application submission.
Requirements
Mentor Requirements
Senior health researcher or journal editor
Active publishing record
Based in any country
English proficiency
Commit to one full grant application cycle — from proposal development through to grant application submission
Early- or Mid-Career Researcher Requirements
Based in low- or middle-income country
Health-related field
PhD or minimum 3 years research experience
Has identified a potential funding opportunity
English proficiency
Commit to one full grant application cycle — from proposal development through to grant application submission
Sign Up
Support Our Mission
Donations fund our mentoring programmes for Early- and Mid-Career Researchers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.