A research development program on “Research Funding Agencies” was organised by Research Cell and IQAC on the occasion of Teachers Day 6 September 2024.
Dr. Vidyavathi K, An assistant professor at Nitte Institute of Professional Education, Grade III, was the resource person.
Principal Prof. Aruna P. Kamath, presided over the programme.
She discussed the several funding organizations and how important they are to carrying out fruitful research. She has mentioned a few funding agencies at the international, national, and state levels, including UGC, ICSSR, ICHR, NABARD, ICAR, World Bank, Ford Foundation, and Social Science Research Council. These agencies help provide financial support for publications, seminars, workshops, faculty member scholarships, and other events.
Faculties actively participated in the training and it was an highly engaging session. Ms. Lolita Neeta Dsouza compeered the programme.
The programme was coordinated by Dr. Sowmya Hegde.