Planning to Publication

Planning to Publication: Bridging Research, Advocacy, and Impact

The trainings are designed to navigate the full journey from securing funding to publishing work that drives change, informs policy, and resonates with diverse audiences.

Vision & Strategy

• Clarifying Purpose
  • Academic vs. advocacy-driven research goals
  • Aligning with community needs, organizational mission, or scholarly gaps
• Building a Research Roadmap
  • Defining scope, stakeholders, and success metrics
  • Collaborative planning across disciplines and sectors

Grant Writing for Impact

• Identifying Funding Opportunities
  • Academic grants (e.g., NIH, HEC, Wellcome Trust)
  • Philanthropic and NGO-focused grants (e.g., UN Women, Gates Foundation)
• Writing with Purpose
  • Crafting compelling problem statements and objectives
  • Budgeting, timelines, and sustainability
• Visual & Narrative Tools
  • Infographics, SmartArt, and storytelling techniques
  • Bilingual strategies (e.g., Urdu-English) for inclusivity

Research Design & Execution

• Ethical Foundations
  • IRB protocols, consent, and cultural sensitivity
• Methodology Selection
  • Quantitative, qualitative, and community-based participatory research
• Data Collection & Management
  • Tools for nonprofits and academic teams
  • Ensuring transparency and reproducibility

Writing for Publication

• Structuring Your Manuscript
  • IMRAD format and alternatives for advocacy briefs
  • Crafting abstracts, titles, and keywords
• Writing with Clarity & Resonance
  • Inclusive language and audience-specific tone
  • Visual storytelling: charts, diagrams, and culturally resonant imagery
• Peer Review Preparation
  • Anticipating critiques and refining arguments

Journal Navigation & Submission

• Choosing the Right Outlet
  • Academic journals vs. practitioner-focused platforms
  • Open access, impact factor, and audience reach
• Submission Strategy
  • Cover letters, formatting, and online portals
  • Responding to reviewer feedback with diplomacy

Amplifying Your Work

• Beyond the Journal
  • Translating findings into policy briefs, toolkits, and training modules
  • Presenting at conferences, webinars, and community forums
• Digital Advocacy
  • Social media strategies for researchers and nonprofits
  • Engaging stakeholders through storytelling and design
• Measuring Impact
  • Citations, altmetrics, and real-world outcomes