A one day workshop on “Research Grants Mentorship” was organized by the Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) at the NTC conference room, CS&IT block, Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mirpur Azad Kashmir. The workshop focused on key strategies for successfully securing research grants. Topics included crafting compelling proposals, aligning projects with funders’ priorities, and establishing a strong research team. Participants engaged in practical exercises to enhance grant writing skills and learned effective communication techniques to convey the significance of their research. Additionally, the workshop emphasized building collaborative networks and staying informed about funding opportunities to maximize success in the competitive grant landscape.

Prof. Dr. Faisal Riaz, Director ORIC, delivered key notes as the resource person for the workshop. The workshop captured an audience from various departments which included respectable faculty members and graduate students.The workshop ended with a vote of thanks in favour of Prof. Dr. Faisal Riaz. ORIC is determined to continue the series of workshops to enhance the project proposals submission ratio to maximize the winning probability.