Navodaya Education Trust Hosts ICMR Workshop on Research Funding and Proposal Writing
Raichur, November 27, 2025: A highly successful one-day workshop on “Funding Opportunities with ICMR and Writing a Research Proposal to seek Grants” was conducted on November 27, 2025, at Navodaya Education Trust (NET) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research – National Institute of Traditional Medicine (ICMR–NITM), Belagavi. The workshop aimed to equip faculty and researchers with the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully secure research grants from the prestigious ICMR.
Dr. Subarna Roy, Director of ICMR–NITM Belagavi, graced the inaugural ceremony as the distinguished guest. Dr. Roy extended an open invitation, stating that NET faculty members could undertake their research with the support of the advanced research facilities and mentors available at ICMR. He offered valuable guidance on availing financial assistance and benefiting from the experience of ICMR scientists. Dr. Roy also emphasized the importance of joint research initiatives focusing on public health issues.
Dr. T. Srinivas, Registrar of Navodaya Education Trust, highlighted the institution’s strong research culture, mentioning that NET students and faculty have been publishing hundreds of scientific papers and securing grants for many years. He urged for future collaborative research with national organizations like ICMR, especially in the field of traditional medicines.
Dr. V. Rama Mohan Gupta, Director of Academics and Research, stressed that all teachers must actively engage in research to generate knowledge. He motivated the staff to diligently pursue research work and inculcate a research culture among students. He particularly stressed the need for interdisciplinary research between engineering and health sciences on the Navodaya campus for high-impact outcomes.
The workshop featured six intensive technical sessions conducted by experts from ICMR, covering the entire lifecycle of grant acquisition and management, including identifying research priorities, developing successful research proposals, budgeting, and grant management.
The event saw participation of over 120 members, which included principals of NET constituent colleges, heads of departments, faculty members, interns, and students. The welcome address was given by Dr. A. S. Anand, Resource Faculty was introduced by Dr. Bande Nawaz, and program concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Anand Harwalkar.
