Embedding Public Engagement in Research Grant Proposals (online)


Are you preparing a research grant proposal? Funders increasingly expect applicants to demonstrate how their work will benefit society. Public engagement with research (PER) is one of the most effective ways to do this.

Grant deadlines have a habit of sneaking up. Taking a few hours now to get clear on your engagement strategy will save you stress later, and make your proposal stronger, more competitive, and more impactful.

This interactive, three-hour workshop will:

Demystify what public engagement is (and isn’t), and why it matters to funders.
Show you what good looks like through real examples of strong PER plans.
Give you time and space to start drafting your own plan, with feedback from peers and facilitators.
Introduce tools and support available to you.
LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the session, you’ll:

Understand how PER strengthens proposals and can be resourced within your grant.
Have identified relevant publics and possible activities for your research engagement.
Leave with the building blocks of an impactful PER plan that can slot directly into your next proposal.