top of page

Webinar on Research Promotion scheme in colaboration with Vidya Bharati Uchcha Shiksha Sansthan courtesy by- R&D Cell, GCET

5 days ago2 min read

Date of Event: January 22, 2025Venue: Online via Google Meet App

Title of the Topic: “Research Promotion Schemes for Faculty and Research Scholars”

About the Program

The webinar focused on providing essential knowledge about research promotion schemes and strategies to enhance academic contributions. It covered vital aspects such as research publications, improving citation metrics, usage of advanced research tools, and identifying reliable scholarship schemes.

Resource Person

The session was conducted by Prof. Sanjeev Sharma, Director of IQAC and Professor at UIAMS, Panjab University, Chandigarh. With his vast experience in research promotion and academic quality improvement, Prof. Sharma provided invaluable insights into the available opportunities for researchers.

Key Highlights of the Webinar

  1. Government-Sponsored Research Promotion Schemes:

    • Detailed discussion on research schemes offered by the Government of India, including:

      • Department of Science and Technology (DST) programs like INSPIRE and SERB.

      • Ministry of Education’s SPARC program for collaborative research.

      • National Fellowship and Scholarship schemes for research scholars from various communities.

  2. Schemes by AICTE and UGC:

    • AICTE Research Schemes:

      • MODROBS (Modernization and Removal of Obsolescence).

      • National Doctoral Fellowship (NDF).

      • Grant-in-aid for innovative project

      • Other Research Bodies and Opportunities:

        • Schemes run by organizations such as ICMR, ICSSR, and DRDO.

        • International funding and collaboration opportunities like Fulbright Scholarships and Erasmus+ programs.

        Outcome

        The webinar proved to be highly informative for the participants. Faculty members and research scholars gained a deeper understanding of:

        • Various research promotion schemes run by Government of India, AICTE, UGC, and other bodies.

        • How to improve the quality of research publications and enhance citation metrics.

        • The importance of using advanced research tools for productivity.

        • Strategies to avoid predatory journals and select reputed publishing platforms.

        The session empowered attendees with practical knowledge to secure funding, improve their research output, and contribute to academic excellence.

        Glimpses of the Day

Comments

bottom of page