AREF Research Grant Writing Workshop

• November 10, 2025 12:10 pm to November 10, 2025 2:00 pm
• Hybrid – AREF Headquarters, Fajara, The Gambia & Online (Zoom link provided upon registration)
• Fajara, The Gambia, Fajara, Gambia
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Date & Time:

25–27 November 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (GMT)

Location:

Hybrid – AREF Headquarters, Fajara, The Gambia & Online (Zoom link provided upon registration)

Overview:

This 3-day intensive workshop will equip early-career African researchers with the skills to develop competitive grant applications for international and regional funding opportunities. Participants will gain hands-on experience in proposal development, budgeting, and aligning research objectives with funder priorities.

Key Objectives:

Strengthen grant writing and proposal development skills.

Provide practical guidance on budget preparation and justification.

Share best practices for communicating research impact to funders.

Create networking opportunities among emerging African researchers.

Who Should Attend:

Early-career researchers in health, biomedical, and social sciences.

AREF alumni and current grantees.

Research managers supporting grant submissions.

Registration Details:

Deadline: 10 November 2025

Capacity: 40 in-person participants (priority to West Africa-based researchers); unlimited online participation.

How to Register: [Register via AREF Portal]

Attachments:

Event agenda (PDF)

Pre-reading materials