The short course training on research methodology and proposal writing aims to enable participants to formulate a research problem, develop a good research question, and draft a research proposal for funding consideration.

The course covers the following topics:

1. Introduction to Research
2. Types of research methods
3. Implementation science and stakeholder analysis
4. Proposal and protocol development – Selection and formulation of a research problem; Criteria for a good research question; Research questions and hypothesis testing; Different parts of the proposal,
   writing proposals including mixed methods; Choosing study design; Estimation of sample size and power, sampling; and Methods.
5. Validation of research instruments
6. Evidence appraisal
7. Design of data collection tools
8. Ethics and regulation of research
9. Funding and Grant Writing
10. Dissemination of research findings

Target Participants

• Researchers, graduate students, and professionals in various fields.
• Individuals seeking to enhance their research skills

Duration 1 Week (Virtual Attendance)

Cost KES 15,000

Course Dates

• Cohort 1: 4^th – 8th August 2025
• Cohort 2: 9^th -13^th March 2026