Attracting research grant can impact positively on institution rating, according to Prof Y K E Ibrahim
The Centre Leader of the Africa Centre of Excellence for Neglected Tropical Diseases and Forensic Biotechnology (ACENTDFB), Ahmadu Bello University, Prof Y K E Ibrahim, has said that attracting research grants can impact positively on institution rating.
Speaking at a two-day research grant training workshop organised by the Directorate of Research and Innovation, Ahmadu Bello University, the centre leader maintained that grant writing requires special skills, quality research and funding which cannot be provided solely by government.
Prof Ibrahim’s presentation, titled ‘Hallmarks of Securing and Managing Grants’, listed three phases in grants sourcing and management.
The phases, according to the presentation, consist of pre-award, post-award and closeout.
The training workshop, which began today (Wednesday, 4th December, 2024), took place at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
The expert also highlighted steps in grant proposal writing which include team objectives, description of research activities, building of strong foundation and strengthening good ties with the funders.
Earlier in an address of welcome, the Director, Directorate of Research and Innovation, Ahmadu Bello University, Prof Joy J Maina, said the training is part of the Directorate’s mandate.
According to her, the idea is essentially to push research innovation and guide in securing research grants.
Also speaking, the Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University,.Prof Kabiru Bala, stressed that the training is to equip academics on research skills and to improve strategies in securing grants.
The Vice-Chancellor was represented by the Director, Directorate of Academic Planning and Monitoring, Prof Bello Muktar.
In another presentation, Dr Abdurrashid Haruna, who spoke on ‘Publishing in High Impact Journals: A Guide on Publication and Research Visibility’, enumerated the practical tips and guidelines on how to successfully publish in high impact journals.
Prof Clara Ladi Ejembi of the Department of Community Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, presented a paper on how research can shape policy and organisational outcomes.
She cited an example of a research from ABU that shaped national and WHO policy on the use of misoprostol to prevent post partum haemorrhage at home births, contributing to maternal mortality reduction.
In his presentation, the Deputy Director, Directorate of Research and Innovation, Dr Mohammed Auwal Ibrahim, talked on the place of grant in the global ranking of universities.
Dr Ibrahim also spoke on the impact of grants and the quality of research on university rankings.
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Public Affairs Directorate,
Office of the Vice-Chancellor,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (NAM)
Wednesday, 4th December, 2024
