Proposal Writing as a Consultancy Skill

April 30 - May 4 , 2012

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Learning Objectives

The overall objective of this course is to enable health professionals and managers to understand and apply the concepts and principles of proposal writing within international health and to improve their personal and technical skills for in proposal writing.

At the end of the course the participants should be able to:

Develop and write a proposal targeting international health donors.
List key steps and common mistakes in a proposal application process
Use analytical and design tools necessary for proposal development
Define and apply the principles of effective proposal writing
Analyse the team approach to developing a proposal
Develop and use criteria for assessment of proposals

Content Overview

Consultancy and Current Trends in International Cooperation
Proposal Writing
Effective Proposal Writing Techniques
Essential Elements of Proposal Development
The Global Fund: Roles and Characteristics
Proposal Formulation According to the Rules of an International Donor
Using Analytical Design Tools such as Situational Analysis and Log Frame
Global Fund Proposal Development Based on Case Studies from Low and Middle Income Countries
Criteria for Proposal Evaluation
Peer Assessment of Project Proposal Documents

Learninig Methods

Participatory learning based on lectures (15 hours), individual reading and exercise (15) plenary discussions and group exercises (4 hours), facilitated proposal writing exercise (20 hours) and peer assessment (6 hours).

Moreover, it would be helpful for participants to have access to a laptop with a CD-ROM drive for the course.

Duration and Accreditation

45 hours at Heidelberg: 15h lecture time and 30h group exercisesand presentation;
15 hours: self study to read documents prior to the course
2 ECTS (tropEd Master in International Health)

Preparation Material

The course includes preparatory work. The preparation materials and task will be send by e-mail to course participants in due time before the beginning of the course.

Assessment Methods

Course participants are expected to attend teaching sessions and participate regularly in discussions and group work.

Two facilitators and peers assess group proposals using agreed criteria relevant to the international donor context. Weighting is facilitators 70% and peers 30%

Target Group and Prerequisites

Eligible are tropEd students; public health professionals and managers;
Some experience with the writing of project proposals is helpful.
The course is held in English. Fluency in English (Reading, Speaking, Writing) required.

Course Fee and Registration

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Course Fee

General admittance: EUR 750,-
troEd students: EUR 500,-

Please register as soon as possible, as the number of participants is limited. A non-refundable registration fee of € 200, which will be credited towards the tuition fee, is due no later than 8 weeks prior to the start of the course. The remaining tuition fee is due not later than 6 weeks prior to the start of the course.

If the participant withdraws from the course

less than 6 weeks prior: 25 % of the course fee will be charged.
less than 4 weeks prior: 50 % of the course fee will be charged.
less than 2 weeks prior: the whole course fee will be charged.

The tuition fee covers coursework and printed materials and a bi-weekly pass for the Heidelberg public transportation system, but does not include accommodation, insurance or other personal living costs during the stay.

Contact Registration

Nandita Rothermund, M.A.
Short Courses in International Health

Institute of Public Health, University of Heidelberg
Im Neuenheimer Feld 324, D-69120 Heidelberg

Fon: + 49 - (0) 62 21 - 56 46 48 (Mo-Fri 09:00-13:00)
Fax: + 49 - (0) 62 21 - 56 49 18

short.courses@urz.uni-heidelberg.de

Course Coordinator

Sylvia Sax, RN, BSN, MPH

Institute of Public Health

Short Course Programme Coordinator
tropEd Coordinator

Natascha Petersen, M.A.