Thanks—that is really helpful. Although I have little experience in such things, I know that the potential players can differ based on the amount you’re seeking.
One quick thought that comes to mind is whether you could package parts of this and pitch it to donors and foundations interested in science (or “STEM”) education. In other words, rather than emphasizing the benefits of learning about phages to those donors, you would make the grant proposal to them focus on how the supplies will help further about training the next generation of microbiologists in Nigeria.
If your ability to apply for more grants is primarily limited by how much time you have, would it be feasible to hire a graduate student to help you submit more grant proposals? Obviously, you would need funding to hire a part-time assistant, but it’s possible that would be inexpensive enough that more donors might be interested in funding the expansion of your grantwriting efforts, even if they don’t have the capacity to give 5-10K for one the items on your list.
Thanks—that is really helpful. Although I have little experience in such things, I know that the potential players can differ based on the amount you’re seeking.
One quick thought that comes to mind is whether you could package parts of this and pitch it to donors and foundations interested in science (or “STEM”) education. In other words, rather than emphasizing the benefits of learning about phages to those donors, you would make the grant proposal to them focus on how the supplies will help further about training the next generation of microbiologists in Nigeria.
If your ability to apply for more grants is primarily limited by how much time you have, would it be feasible to hire a graduate student to help you submit more grant proposals? Obviously, you would need funding to hire a part-time assistant, but it’s possible that would be inexpensive enough that more donors might be interested in funding the expansion of your grantwriting efforts, even if they don’t have the capacity to give 5-10K for one the items on your list.