ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):The United States Agency for I
nternational Development (USAID), through its Higher E
ducation System Strengthening Activity, on Thursday organized a four-day training workshop on proposal writing and grant management for public sector universities in Pakistan.
It was hosted by Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), this event aimed to enhance the effectiveness of Offices of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORICs) at select universities across the country, said a press release.
The workshop was attended by 60 faculty members and officials from 16 universities.
The closing session was chaired by Noor Amna Malik, Managing Director, National Academy of Higher E
ducation (NAHE), Higher E
ducation Commission, alongside Kate Somvongsiri, Mission Director for USAID/Pakistan, and Dr Bushra Mirza, Vice Chancellor of FJWU.
Noor Malik highlighted the importance of strengthening the relationship between academia and research. “Pakistan must close the gap between academia and industry by enhancing research and development facilities to support both local and i
nternational industries,” she stated.
USAID/Pakistan Mission Director Kate Somvongsiri emphasized the agency’s commitment in strengthening research initiatives, particularly in building knowledge in environmental management. “We are proud that our partnership with all 16 universities and the Higher E
ducation Commission is laying the foundations for continued economic growth and development in Pakistan,” she said.
Dr Michael Barber, Professor at the University of Utah, encouraged greater collaboration among Pakistani faculty researchers. “It is essential to support local researchers in conducting applied research and engaging with both local and i
nternational peers to secure research funding,” he explained. “Pakistan’s higher e
ducation sector can play a leading role in advancing research and innovation.”
The Higher E
ducation System Strengthening Activity, implemented by the University of Utah, supports the HEC and 16 partner universities across Pakistan to enhance institutional capacity for market-driven e
ducation and research. For more information on USAID/Pakistan’s support in the e
ducation sector, visit: usaid.gov/pakistan/e
ducation.
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