EMPIRICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF NIGERIA
PRESENTS A ONE-DAY WORKSHOP WITH THE THEME
RESEARCH PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT & GRANT WRITING
WEBINAR OVERVIEW
The Empirical Research Institute of Nigeria (ERIN) is pleased to present a one-day virtual workshop on Research Proposal Development and Grant Writing, aimed at strengthening the capacity of researchers and professionals to develop competitive, fundable research proposals.
This webinar is designed to provide participants with practical, step-by-step guidance on writing high-quality research proposals that meet the expectations of funding agencies. The session will cover essential components of proposal development, including problem identification, proposal structuring, research design, budgeting, and alignment with donor priorities. Participants will also be exposed to common mistakes in grant writing and proven strategies for improving funding success rates.
Delivered in an interactive virtual format, the workshop combines expert insights with practical examples to ensure participants gain skills they can immediately apply to their research and grant-seeking activities. The webinar is offered free of charge in line with ERIN’s commitment to empowering research and driving sustainable development.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core components of a standard research proposal
- Identify fundable research problems and align them with donor priorities
- Develop clear research objectives, questions, and methodologies
- Structure grant proposals to meet international funding standards
- Prepare realistic budgets and supporting documentation for grant applications
- Avoid common errors that reduce proposal success rates
TARGET AUDIENCE
This webinar is suitable for:
- Academic staff and researchers in tertiary institutions
- Postgraduate and final-year undergraduate students
- Policy analysts and development practitioners
- NGO staff and project officers
- Independent researchers and consultants
- Early-career scholars seeking research funding
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION
Participants will:
- Gain practical skills in writing strong, fundable research proposals
- Improve their chances of securing local and international research grants
- Learn best practices and current trends in grant writing
- Build confidence in proposal development and research planning
- Receive expert guidance tailored to real-world funding opportunities
- Network with other researchers and professionals in a virtual setting
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/HFS48qmKb4qCZ4qP6
