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Grant Writing for Instructors: Securing Research Funding in 2026
The competition for international research grants (like those from TETFUND, the World Bank, or the Ford Foundation) is fiercer than ever. To win, your proposal must prove three things: **Feasibility, Impact, and Sustainability**.
### Defining the "Problem Statement"
A grant proposal is not a project; it is a solution. You must demonstrate that the problem you are solving is significant enough to justify the investment. Most instructors fail because their proposals are too "theoretical." You need to show how your research will lead to a patent, a new curriculum, or a community solution.
### Budgeting and Timeline
Grant reviewers look closely at your budget. It must be realistic—neither too high (greedy) nor too low (unprofessional). Use a **Gantt Chart** to show exactly how you will spend the 12 to 24 months of your research period. If you are an instructor aiming for a promotion or a research breakthrough, uniSupport provides professional grant editing and technical writing services to put your proposal at the top of the pile.
### Defining the "Problem Statement"
A grant proposal is not a project; it is a solution. You must demonstrate that the problem you are solving is significant enough to justify the investment. Most instructors fail because their proposals are too "theoretical." You need to show how your research will lead to a patent, a new curriculum, or a community solution.
### Budgeting and Timeline
Grant reviewers look closely at your budget. It must be realistic—neither too high (greedy) nor too low (unprofessional). Use a **Gantt Chart** to show exactly how you will spend the 12 to 24 months of your research period. If you are an instructor aiming for a promotion or a research breakthrough, uniSupport provides professional grant editing and technical writing services to put your proposal at the top of the pile.