Our Faculty and Students Participate in the National Workshop on Research Grant Writing at Sri Venkateshwara College of Pharmacy

On January 23, 2025, a group of faculty members and postgraduate students from Sri Venkateshwaraa College of Physiotherapy (SVCOPT) actively participated in a national workshop titled "Research Grant Writing: From Concept to Submission of Proposals," held at Indirani Hall, SVCP. The event was organized by the Sri Venkateshwara college of Pharmacy and aimed to equip participants with essential skills for crafting successful research proposals. The workshop featured two engaging sessions. The first session was conducted by Prof. Susan M. Shaw, a Full Bright Specialist and faculty member from the Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies at Oregon State University, USA. Prof. Shaw’s session, titled “Turning Ideas into Funding: A Step-by-Step Guide to Proposal Writing,” offered valuable insights into converting research ideas into grant-worthy proposals. The second session, led by Dr. Kamalaveni, Head of the Centre for European Studies and Associate Professor at the Centre for Women’s Studies, Pondicherry University, focused on the topic, “Empowering Women in STEM: Unlocking New Funding Opportunities.” Dr. Kamalaveni’s interactive session highlighted the unique challenges and opportunities for women in STEM fields when it comes to securing research funding. Both sessions were well-received for their relevance and interactivity, providing the participants with practical knowledge and strategies for navigating the research funding landscape. The workshop concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony, where Dr. R. Venguttarsmane, Academic Advisor at SVGI, and Dr. Jayaraman Rajangam, Principal of SVCP and Organizing Chairman of the workshop, honored the participants for their involvement. The event proved to be an enriching experience for all attendees, fostering collaboration and enhancing the participants' understanding of research grant writing.