Securing and Managing Grants
Finding the right funding is crucial to turn your research vision into reality. At LSTM, we support you at every stage of the grant lifecycle with dedicated expertise and comprehensive resources.
What we help you understand:
- Global funding landscapes across health, development, and research sectors
- Emerging opportunities tailored to global health research
- Strategic partnerships with research funding bodies, foundations and collaborators
- Deadline management and submission planning
Our team works with you to identify funding opportunities that align with your research goals and career stage. From small pilot grants to major international awards, we help you navigate the complex funding ecosystem.
Crafting a winning proposal requires more than just great science. It needs strategic thinking, clear communication, and meticulous attention to detail.
Our comprehensive support includes:
- Proposal development guidance from concept through to submission
- Internal peer review to provide an informed critical opinion of your proposal
- Match-making service putting you in contact with researchers who have expertise or experience in specific funding streams
- Grant application costing and pricing assistance and budget planning
- Writing workshops and peer review processes
- Strategic oversight through our Intention to Submit Committee
Expert guidance at every step:
- Initial consultation on feasibility and strategy
- Collaborative proposal development sessions
- Technical review of draft applications
- Final submission support and quality assurance
- Mock interviews and dedicated coaching for fellowship candidates shortlisted for interview
Securing funding is just the beginning. Our experienced finance business partnering team ensures your grant runs smoothly, efficiently, and compliantly from day one to closure.
Comprehensive financial management:
- Regular monitoring through reconciliation and forecasting
- Contract management, including sub-contracts and partnerships
- Compliance support for funder requirements and regulations
- Audit preparation and grant closure assistance
Your dedicated support network works closely with you to ensure all administrative burdens are minimised, so you can focus on delivering exceptional research.
We have expertise in translational funding schemes and help our researchers exploit their intellectual property.
Our innovation ecosystem supports:
- Intellectual property management and protection strategies
- Technology transfer and commercialisation support
- Market access planning for institutions in the majority world
- Partnership development with industry and NGOs
Learn more about Enterprise Essentials or explore our Enterprise and Innovation Unit.