How to Write a Grant Proposal

On demand lectures available from September 2024

How to Write a Grant Proposal

On demand lectures available from September 2024

Chair: Luca Bertolaccini, IT

INTRODUCTION
This course is designed for healthcare physicians seeking to enhance their practical grant-writing skills. Whether you are a nonprofit professional, a researcher, or a community advocate, mastering the art of grant proposal writing is essential to securing funding and positively impacting your projects.
 
COURSE OVERVIEW
This comprehensive online course is structured to guide you through the process of writing a successful grant proposal. Starting with foundational concepts, we will explore advanced techniques to help you create compelling and persuasive proposals that stand out to grantors. The course covers critical aspects such as understanding grantor requirements, project planning, budgeting, and crafting a narrative that effectively communicates your vision.
 
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completing this course, participants will:
• Learn the Fundamentals: gain a solid understanding of the basic principles of grant proposal writing, including the importance of aligning your proposal to the grantor's mission and goals.
• Develop Project Planning Skills: learn how to create a well-structured project plan, outlining goals, activities, timelines, and milestones, in order to demonstrate the feasibility and potential impact of your project.
• Master Budgeting Techniques: acquire the skills required to develop accurate and transparent budgets that align with your project's needs and effectively convey the financial requirements to potential funders.
• Craft Compelling Narratives: hone your writing skills to create persuasive and engaging narratives that effectively convey the importance of your project, its objectives, as well as the expected outcomes.
• Enhance Proposal Presentation: understand the importance of supporting documents, including letters of support, resumes, and data, to make your proposal as airtight as possible and increase its competitiveness.
 
 
 
COURSE DELIVERY
This online course will be delivered through on-demand pre-recorded lectures available from 1 September 2024.
 
PREREQUISITES
This course is designed for individuals who have a basic understanding of project management and a keen interest in securing grant funding. While there are no specific prerequisites, participants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the mission and requirements of potential grantors relevant to their field of work prior to the start of the program.
 
CONCLUSION
As you embark on this journey to master the art of grant proposal writing, you will gain valuable insights and skills that can significantly impact your ability to secure funding for your projects. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to create compelling grant proposals which resonate with funders and increase your chances of success in the competitive world of grant funding. We look forward to guiding you through this learning experience and helping you transform your ideas into impactful projects through effective grant proposal writing.
 
ACCREDITATION
Participants will be issued a certificate of attendance (minimum attendance: 75%). An online evaluation questionnaire and learning assessment test must be completed in order to receive the certificate that will be sent by email.
Application for CME recognition has been submitted to the Accreditation Council of Oncology in Europe (ACOE) and 5 CME credits have been granted to this event. The American Medical Association (AMA) and the Accreditation Council for Continuous Medical Education (ACCME) designate a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit per hour of activity for this type of educational program.
CME credits will be provided until 01.09.2026.
 
The course enables ESO College students to earn ESO College credits and, therefore, access more benefits. Full and active participation in the Course earns participants 5 ESO College credits.
01/09/2024

Introduction to Medical Grant Writing

Overview of the course and its importance

Luca Bertolaccini (IT)

Types of medical grants and funding sources

Jessica Menis (IT)

01/09/2024

Preparing to Write a Medical Grant

Developing a grant proposal

Cecilia Pompili (UK)

Building a grant-writing team

Norbert Couespel (BE) Mike Morrissey (BE) Richard Price (BE)

Project budgeting

Eric Bienefeld (BE) Norbert Couespel (BE) Mike Morrissey (BE)

01/09/2024

Writing the Grant Proposal

Do’s and don’ts of grant writing

Oriana Ciani (IT)

Crafting a compelling project narrative and goals - part 1

Adriana Albini (IT)

Crafting a compelling project narrative and goals: ERC as an example - part 2

Adriana Albini (IT)

01/09/2024

Polishing and Submitting Your Grant Proposal

Editing, proofreading, and peer review

Gonzalo Varela (ES)

Submission process and post-submission follow-up

Natalia Oprea (IT)
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Adriana Albini

MultiMedica, Vascular Biology and Angiogenesis Dpt., Milano, IT

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Cecilia Pompili

University of Leeds, Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, Leeds, UK

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Eric Bienefeld

European Cancer Organisation, Operations & Systems Manager, Brussels, BE

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Eric Bienefeld

European Cancer Organisation, Operations & Systems Manager, Brussels, BE

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Gonzalo Varela

Salamanca University Hospital, Salamanca University Hospital, Santa Marta de Tormes, ES

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Jessica Menis

University Hospital of Verona, Medical Oncology Dept., Verona, IT

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Luca Bertolaccini

IEO, Istituto Europeo di Oncologia IRCCS, Thoracic Surgery Dpt., Milano, IT

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Mike Morrissey

European Cancer Organization, ., Brussels, BE

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Natalia Oprea

SDA Bocconi School of Management, Government, Health & Nor for Profit Division, Milano, IT

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Norbert Couespel

European Cancer Organisation (ECO), Dept. of Policy Research & EU Projects, Brussels, BE

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Oriana Ciani

Centre for Research on Health and Social Care Management (CERGAS), SDA Bocconi School of Management, Research Dept., Milan, IT

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Richard Price

European Cancer Organisation, Policy Office, Brussels, BE