10th International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR & HIV 2026

Fundamentals of Research Grant Writing for Early Career Investigators

To support early-stage investigators preparing for future funding opportunities, a Pre-Workshop Grant Writing and Research Proposal Development Session will be held prior to the main workshop. This interactive half-day session is designed to help participants strengthen their research concepts, improve proposal-writing skills, and gain insights into developing competitive research grant applications.

The session will combine expert lectures, practical guidance, networking opportunities, and small-group discussions with experienced researchers and mentors. Participants interested in applying for the CIPHER 2027 Research Grant are especially encouraged to attend.

Details

Date: Sunday, 20 September 2026 (to be confirmed)

Time: 08:30 - 12:30

Location: School of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

Format: In-person attendance preferred (Online participation available for lecture components only)

Target Audience: Early-stage investigators and researchers from the Asia-Pacific region who are interested in developing research proposals and may be considering an application to the CIPHER 2027 Research Grant, which is expected to open in September 2026.

Capacity

Full participation (including small-group sessions): 20 participants

Lecture sessions only: 20 additional participants

Registration

Registration will open soon and is complimentary for all participants.

Agenda

08:30 Arrival and Registration

09:00 Welcome and Introductions - Overview of the objectives and program for the day

09:10 The Case for Why Research Matters for Patient Care

09:30 Introduction to How to Write a Research Grant Proposal

10:30 Break

11:00 Small Group Work and Discussions

12:00 What Reviewers Look For: Understanding Grant Scoring and Funding decisions

12:20 Closing Remarks