GCF & LCF Researchers & Reviewers Capacity Building Workshops 2021
Program Design and Structure:
The capacity building program aims to train both researchers shortlisted to submit proposals under the Grand Challenge Fund and the Local Challenge Fund (GCF & LCF) and a pool of reviewers for assessing those proposals.
The capacity development program has been designed to ensure that researchers are able to develop proposals in line with the purpose of GCF & LCF and its proposal template, and reviewers are able to assess research proposals according to the GCF & LCF assessment rubric.
To ensure that the program upgrades each researcher's and reviewer's capacity to produce and assess proposals, respectively, relevant to their research specialty and expertise, subject matter experts from relevant institutions have been engaged, associated with each thematic research area under the GCF & LCF, to lead subject-specific capacity building sessions for each research category.
Capacity Building for Researchers:
The capacity development program for researchers has been designed to build their capacity to provide robust information on, broadly, the following points:
- The grand & local challenges being addressed and the need for it in line with thematic research areas
- Project rationale, including literature review and approach to the challenge
- Practical and research contribution of the proposed project as outputs, outcomes, and impact
- The implementation plan and research sub-projects under the grand & local challenge projects
- Institutional, research, funding, and implementing partners in the project, and current resources/facilities available for the project
- Risks associated with the project and proposed risk mitigation/management strategy
Capacity Building for Reviewers:
The capacity development program for reviewers has been designed to build their capacity to assess research proposals broadly in the following areas:
- Relevance of proposal
- Proposal background, research plan, and contribution potential
- Project team and partnerships
- Resources and risk
Locations
All the Capacity Building Workshops are to be held online.
Kindly join these sessions online at Zoom link https://hec-gov-pk.zoom.us/j/94740040971
Schedule of GCF & LCF Capacity Building Trainings
|
S. No |
Topic |
Date |
Time |
Presenters |
| 1 |
Understanding Grand & Local Challenges
What is and what is not a grand challenge & definition of local challenges?
The current National grand challenges. | 7 September 2021 | 5:30-8 pm |
Moderator: Omer J. Ghani
Panel Speakers: Dr. Zain-ul-Abdin Dr. Graham Harrison Dr Kauser Malik - FCC Dr Shuaib Ahmed |
| 2 |
Framing Research Projects as Grand & Local Challenge Projects
Frame research challenges as grand challenges by focusing on the bigger questions | 8 September 2021 | 5:30-7:30 pm |
Moderator: Omer J. Ghani
Panel Speakers: Dr. Yasir Ayaz Dr. Rukhsana Zia Dr Attaullah Dr. Mazar Iqbal |
| 3 |
Designing Grand & Local Challenge Projects
What is a theory of change? | 10 September 2021 | 5:30-7:30 pm |
Moderator: Omer J. Ghani
Panel Speakers: Dr. Yasir Nawab - NTU Dr. Momin Uppal - LUMS Dr. Sarosh H. Lodi - NED |
| 4 |
Designing Grand & Local Challenge Projects
Guided Exercise on Grand Challenge | 13 September 2021 | 5:30-7:30 pm |
Moderator: Omer J. Ghani
Panel Speakers: Dr. Imran Rashid- UVAS Dr. Afsar Ali Main – Agha Khan University Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta - Agha Khan University |
| 5 |
Designing Grand & Local Challenge Projects
Mapping Your Project Plan for Researchers
Assessing multiple project plans for reviewers | 14 September 2021 | 5:30-7:30 pm |
Moderator: Omer J. Ghani
Panel Speakers: Dr. Shahid Majeed – UAF Dr. Tariq Hassan – Panel Chair Management Sciences, HEC Dr. Sara Rizvi Jafree - FCCU |
| 6 |
Teaming up for a Grand & Local Challenge
What does an ideal GCF & LCF team look like?
How can you find implementation partners for your project? | 15 September 2021 | 5:30-7:30 pm |
Moderator: Omer J. Ghani
Panel Speakers: Dr. Kashif Kifayat– Air University Dr. Haider Abbas- MCS Nust Dr Kauser Malik - FCC |
| 7 |
Budget & Resources for a Grand & Local Challenge
Build and assess a project budget and required resources | 17 September 2021 | 5:30-8 pm |
Panel Speakers: Dr. Yasir Nawab- NTU Afeefa Irshad - HEC Omer J. Ghani - HEDP |
| 8 |
Evaluating Risks
Evaluate risks associated with a project, from the angle of execution, timing, budgeting, society, and environment
Managing a GCF & LCF Project
How large-scale projects are led and managed | 20 September 2021 | 5-7:30 pm |
Moderator: Omer J. Ghani
Panel Speakers: Usman Mustafa – PIDE Dr. Pervez Tahir |
| 9 |
Global Grand Challenge Funds – Learnings, Best Practices & Ethics of Research Proposal and Grant Writing
"Learnings & Best Practices" session from GCF & LCF 2020 Capacity Building Workshops | 21 September 2021 | 5-7:30 pm |
Moderator: Omer J. Ghani
Panel Speakers: Dr. Sara Rizvi Jafree– FCCU Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta - Agha Khan University Dr Vaqas Ali |
| 10 |
Writing Outstanding Proposals & Reviews + COE Session
How do proposal writing and reviewing skills translate to each other?
Highlight critical tips and strategies for proposal writing & proposal reviewing |
TBA | 5-7:30 pm |
Moderator: Omer J. Ghani
Panel Speakers: Dr Altaf-Ullah Khan FCCU |
For follow-up queries please email our Program Specialist R&D HEDP
Mr. Omer Jawed Ghani
Email: ojghani@hec.gov.pk
Mobile: +92-332-444-1977
