Talk on “Research Funding & Proposal Writing”

On April 12th, 2024, the Department of Mechanical Engineering of our college hosted a seminar titled “Securing Research Funding through Impactful Proposals.” Dr. Anirudha Ambekar, Assistant Professor at IIT-Goa, served as the keynote speaker for the event.

Dr. Ambekar highlighted the significance of research, emphasizing its role in advancing scientific knowledge and tackling societal issues. He provided an overview of funding opportunities available from governmental, industrial, and private sources, stressing the importance of aligning research objectives with the interests of potential funders.

During the pre-proposal stage, Dr. Ambekar recommended conducting honest self-assessment and thorough literature reviews. He discussed the essential components of a successful research proposal, including defining research objectives and hypotheses, emphasizing the significance of the proposed work, outlining methodology and approach, and detailing expected outcomes and timelines. Additionally, he shared strategies for engaging reviewers, emphasized the value of collaboration and partnership, and discussed the importance of budget planning.

The seminar was organized by Dr. Avil Allwyn Dsa and Prof. Sharad Shanbhag. Dr. Dsa introduced the speaker to the audience, and Prof. Shanbhag delivered the vote of thanks. Faculty members of our college attended the session.