Ojukwu Varsity Trains Staff in Grant Proposal Writing
Professor Jonathan Chineye Ijemeje, the Director of the Research Management Office, emphasized the importance of the workshop in fulfilling the university's commitment to fostering a vibrant research culture. He highlighted the role of the RMO in managing the university's research activities and providing necessary support to staff members.
AKACHI NOEL 
The Chukwumemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU)’s Research Management Office (RMO) has initiated a three-day training program aimed at equipping staff members with the skills necessary for writing compelling grants and research proposals.
The training sessions commenced simultaneously at the University’s Faculty of Agriculture Conference Hall and the Centre for Entrepreneurship Studies, Igbariam campus, on Wednesday.
Themed "Grantsmanship and Research Proposal Writing," the 3-day training workshop is designed to enhance the research capabilities of the university staff.
Professor Jonathan Chineye Ijemeje, the Director of the Research Management Office, emphasized the importance of the workshop in fulfilling the university's commitment to fostering a vibrant research culture. He highlighted the role of the RMO in managing the university's research activities and providing necessary support to staff members.
According to Professor Ijemeje, the workshop underscores the university's dedication to promoting innovation, collaboration, and impactful research initiatives that transcend disciplinary boundaries.
The training workshop featured distinguished resource persons, including Professor Kayode Akinyemi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Research) of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Ogun State, and Professor Olukoya Ogen, Director of Research and Innovation Management at the Osun State University. These experts shared innovative strategies and best practices for conducting enriched and efficient academic research.
Participants were urged to leverage the knowledge gained from the workshop to develop high-quality research proposals that contribute to curriculum reform and address real-world challenges.
The training workshop received commendation from the University Ag. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kate Azuka Omenugha, for creating a conducive environment for capacity building and research development.
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The initiative underscores COOU's commitment to advancing research excellence and fostering a conducive environment for knowledge creation and dissemination.
This training initiative aligns with the university's vision of becoming a hub for cutting-edge research and innovation, with far-reaching implications for academic advancement and societal development.
