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Workshop on Seed Grant Proposal Writing

Topic

Workshop on Seed Grant Proposal Writing

Department

Department of Commerce and Institution’s Innovation Council

Date of Event and Venue

13.02.2026, Seminar Hall, 10.30 AM

Objective

The objective of the Workshop on Seed Grant Proposal Writing is to equip participants with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills required to develop competitive and impactful seed grant proposals. The workshop aims to enhance understanding of funding agency expectations, proposal structure, and evaluation criteria. It seeks to guide participants in identifying innovative research ideas and aligning them with funding priorities.

The programme will strengthen participants’ ability to formulate clear research objectives, methodologies, and expected outcomes. It also focuses on improving skills in budgeting, timeline development, and justification of resources. The workshop intends to build capacity in writing concise, persuasive, and well-structured proposals.

Participants will learn strategies to address reviewers’ comments and avoid common proposal-writing mistakes. The workshop aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and networking among researchers. It provides hands-on experience through proposal drafting exercises and peer review sessions. Ultimately, the workshop strives to increase the success rate of participants in securing seed grant funding.