By Agnes Kiconco

KIU, Western Campus - The Directorate of Research, Innovation, Consultancy, and Extension (DRICE), in partnership with the Directorate of Grants and Partnerships (DGP), hosted a five-day grant proposal writing training from November 22 to 28. The comprehensive training empowered our researchers and academic staff from various schools, faculties, and research clusters with the skills to craft winning grant proposals.

The training commenced with an engaging session for the KIU-WC Research and Writers Club, led by Assoc. Prof. Patrick M. Aja, Dr. Shanthi, and Dr. Mohammed Dahiru Buhari. The session focused on journal article writing and grant proposal crafting, equipping participants with essential skills.

Subsequent sessions catered to diverse faculties, including Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Pharmacology, Business, Education, Clinical Medicine, and Engineering. Facilitators tailored these sessions to align proposals with specific funding requirements and research priorities.

Key highlights included:

• Practical lessons on grant searching using tools like (link unavailable)
• Interactive exercises and strategies for aligning clinical and research needs with funding objectives
• Emphasis on persistence, collaboration, and innovation in grant applications

The training concluded with a session for Research Cluster 7, reinforcing the university's commitment to cultivating a robust research culture. Participants praised the program for its practicality and confidence-building approach. At the same time, facilitators expressed optimism about the participants' potential to drive groundbreaking research.

This initiative calls attention to KIU's dedication to achieving academic excellence and innovation milestones.