ISLAMABAD, August 18: A one-day training workshop on “How to write a winning research proposal” was organized by the Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) yesterday. More than 70 faculty members attended the workshop. Former chairman, Pakistan Council for Science and Technology and Ex-Vice Chancellor, Haripur University, Prof. Dr. Anwar-ul-Hassan Gilani was the resource person for this training workshop. Dr. Muhammad LatifGondal, Director ORIC, hosted the event.
Prof. Dr. Anwar-ul-Hassan said that Allama Iqbal Open University has earned a lot in the field of education and research in recent years. Research activities are on the rise in the tenure of Vice Chancellor, AIOU, Prof. Dr. Zia Ul-Qayyum. He explained the difference between a research proposal, manuscript, research paper, and thesis in detail. He also highlighted the elements of a research proposal, different types of sponsors for obtaining grants, and details of the National Research Program for Universities by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Director ORIC, Dr. Muhammad LatifGondal and Additional Director, Dr. Saima Nasir said that VC, Prof. Dr. Zia Ul-Qayyum is lending his full support to us in conducting research activities for the promotion of research culture in the country. ORIC has been engaged in research and innovative activities since day one and this office is playing its role with great effort and zeal to promote the research environment. – PR