Stage 2 Workshops, September 2024
In September 2024, we hosted three events as part of the Darwin Plus Stage 2 workshops, for Round 13 successful applicants that were invited through to Stage 2.
Webinar – Frequently Asked Questions
On Monday 9 September, we hosted a webinar for applicants under Round 13 of Darwin Plus that were invited through to Stage 2. This webinar introduced Stage 2 applicants to some of the frequently asked questions and common issues relating to eligibility, finance, Flexi-Grant, communications, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and safeguarding requirements.
Resources
The slides from this session can be accessed here.
The webinar was recorded and can be viewed below.
Workshop – Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
On Wednesday 11 September, we hosted an interactive Monitoring and Evaluation workshop for Stage 2 applicants. This session focused on MEL, logframes and Standard Indicators. It involved some presentations combined with interactive practical sessions to applicants in writing Stage 2 applications. It covered the use of project design tools and methods to ensure that logframe are as robust as possible through the inclusion of “SMART” indicators and appropriate means of verification.
Resources
The slides from this session can be accessed here.
A copy of the exercise sheet used during the session is available here.
The workshop was recorded and can be viewed below.
Darwin Plus Advisory Group: What makes a good application?
On Thursday 12 September, we hosted a presentation with Nancy Pascoe from the Darwin Plus Advisory Group. This session provided applicants with an insight into what the advisory group looks for in an application through outlining the main assessment processes and providing tips on how to improve or strengthen Stage 2 applications.
Resources
Slides from “What makes a good application?” presentation are available here.
The webinar was recorded and can be viewed below.