Capacity-Building Training on Developing Winning Grant Proposals
The Grant Submission Committee of the Federal University of Technology, Ilaro (FUTI), in conjunction with the Directorate of Training & Development, is organising a capacity-building training on “Developing Winning Grant Proposals.”
The training is designed to strengthen the capacity of academic staff in developing competitive research grant applications and improving their success in securing research funding.
Key Areas of Focus
- Developing compelling research concept notes
- Transforming concept notes into full grant proposals
- Understanding common weaknesses that lead to unsuccessful applications
- Improving proposal quality, clarity and funding potential
- Practical guidance on developing competitive grant applications
Resource Persons
Prof. Ebenezer O. Farombi
DVC, Chrisland University, Abeokuta
Barr. Timothy O. Ogunseye, PhD
Chief Lecturer (Rtd), Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro
Host
Dr. Mukail Aremu Akinde, FCA, FCTI, ACA
Ag. Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Ilaro
Date: Thursday, 24 September 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. Prompt
Venue: 500-Seater Auditorium, FUTI
The training is part of the University's commitment to building research capacity, strengthening grant development skills, and creating greater opportunities for research funding and impact.
Academic staff are encouraged to participate and take advantage of this opportunity to enhance their grant-writing and research funding capabilities.
