From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.

Presentation at the May 2009 INASP (International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications) country coordinators' meeting. Includes a small-group exercise.

Key aspects of writing proposals that will persuade funders to provide support. Among topics addressed: finding sources of funding, preparing a grant proposal, and avoiding common problems. Also provided: guidance on writing progress reports.