Workshop on 'HOW TO DEVELOP AWINNING GRANTPROPOSALSTRATEGIES FORSECURING FUNDING'

October 26, 2023 @The Board Room of the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya

The University Research Council at the University of Peradeniya, in collaboration with the Dental Faculty Research Committee, hosted a comprehensive workshop on "HOW TO DEVELOP A WINNING GRANT PROPOSAL: STRATEGIES FOR SECURING FUNDING" on October 26, 2023. The event took place in the Board Room of the Faculty of Dental Sciences at the university, offering an ideal setting for a productive and insightful workshop. The event was graced by the presence of a renowned resource person, Prof. Shayna Cunningham, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Connecticut, USA. The workshop was designed as an interactive session, with the primary objectives of raising awareness about the History of collaboration between the University of Peradeniya & and UConn Health, Partnership opportunities, Funding sources and NIH grant format and review criteria.

The workshop concluded with an open forum for addressing participants' concerns and challenges related to grant proposals. Prof. Shayna Cunninghams’ practical advice and insights were instrumental in helping participants overcome hurdles and boost their confidence in securing research funding.