In order to increase the number of lecturer research proposals, the postgraduate program at Haluoleo University, Kendari held a Workshop on Writing Master’s Thesis Research Grant Proposals and Doctoral Dissertation Grants. This workshop was held on Tuesday, November 8 2023, with the aim of providing technical knowledge and skills for lecturers so they can write grant proposals well. Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. from the Faculty of Biology UGM were invited as speakers on the agenda.
This workshop was opened by the Director of Postgraduate Studies at Haluoleo University, Prof. Dr. Ir. Destiny Saali, M.Sc. and convey the research achievements and publications of Postgraduate Program lecturers. In his remarks, Prof. Takdir appealed to lecturers to immediately prepare proposals for the 2024 funding scheme. It is hoped that in 2024 and beyond, the number of proposals submitted and funded will increase, so that they can help Haluoleo University postgraduate students complete their studies.
The event continued with the presentation regarding strategies for preparing proposals for the Master’s Thesis Research Grant program and Doctoral Dissertation Research Grants for universities in the era of independent campuses by Dr. Eko Agus Suyono. In his presentation, he conveyed the importance of track records and research roadmaps from researchers as well as proposal writing strategies. “Making a proposal requires a clear track record and research roadmap as well as learning a lot from the experiences of other researchers. A good proposal is easy for other people to understand, even if they have different scientific backgrounds,” said Dr. Eko Agus Suyono.
The next session was a presentation regarding best practices for collaborative research with domestic and global partners by Prof. Analuddin, Ph.D. Vice Director for Academic Affairs of Postgraduate Programs, Haluoleo University. The material presented is experience in initiating and developing collaboration with partners so that our proposals have a better chance of getting funding.
After the material presentation session by the two speakers, the event continued with discussions and questions and answers as well as an introduction to the Faculty of Biology UGM Masters and Doctoral Program. Apart from that, there was also an introduction to the Biodiversity Curator Professional Program which is planned to be opened in 2024 at the Faculty of Biology UGM. The workshop was successful and smooth, attended by all lecturers from the Postgraduate Program at Haluoleo University, Kendari.
This workshop was also carried out to realize the 4th pillar of the SDGs, quality education by ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for everyone as well as the 17th pillar of the SDGs, global cooperation to achieve sustainable goals. This goal aims to strengthen global cooperation in supporting national plans to achieve the SDGs targets.
