Seminars and workshops

seminar on writing for research grant : “basic understanding of research grant proposals”

The Research funding is essential to enable high quality research, but training in how to apply for such funding is relatively limited. This seminar aimed to provide guidance for new researchers setting out to write a research grant proposal Programme started at 10 am and ended at 3 pm . Dr. RIAZ ABDULLAH is the professor in department of oral pathology, Yenopoya Dental college . He is well reputed personality in the topic . He highlighted the importance, at the outset, of selecting the correct research environment, ensuring adequate support and supervision and identifying the necessary knowledge and expertise needed to deliver the project efficiently and effectively. It also covered the important practical steps involved in developing the proposal, writing and submitting the application, and provides suggestions for maximizing chances of success. He also suggested that the most important component of a grant application that will likely determine the success of the grant is the proposal itself. The proposal needs to be clear, flow well, and should not contain any structural or grammatical errors. The theory session was followed by an interactive Q n A session and a feedback form by the speaker. This was organised by the Dept. of Pedodontics, KMCT Dental College. A total of 75 participants actively attended the session including staffs, PGs and students.