Writing Concrete Research Proposals

The FRCorganized an enriching international seminar titled "Writing Concrete Research Proposals for Winning International Competitive Grants," held on 13th December 2024 via Zoom platform. 

The event, aimed at enhancing the skills required for crafting successful research proposals, drew an enthusiastic and diverse audience, including academics, final-year research students, and both government and non-government officials.

Moderator: Mrs. A. Kirisan, Senior Lecturer of Faculty of Agriculture, UOJ.

Resource Person: Dr. A. Balasundaram, Associate Professor and Deputy Director at the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai, India. He

Dr. Balasundaram provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to secure international competitive grants. His insights into the research proposal process were highly valued by all attendees. Securing international competitive grants requires more than just a novel idea; it demands a proposal that is well-structured, clear, and persuasive. His presentation focused on how to align research proposals with the priorities of funding agencies while demonstrating the feasibility and impact of the proposed research. 

During the seminar, Dr. Balasundaram emphasized several crucial aspects of writing a competitive research proposal, which are summarized below:

1. Clear Problem Statement:

2. Well-Defined Goals and Objectives

3. Innovative Approach/Methodology.

4. Budget and Justification

5. Activity Plan

6. Checklist