Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Mar 16: A day-long intramural research grant meeting was today held at SKIMS under the auspices of sub-dean research in which over 50 research scholars and faculty members made presentations for seeking institutional financial assistance for their research projects.
On the occasion, Director, SKIMS, Prof. A. G. Ahangar said that SKIMS is always at the forefront in serving people of J&K and beyond through their best patient care services as an institution par excellence in the healthcare sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
Notably, as per SKIMS, funds to the tune of Rs. 96 lakhs are set to be distributed for research projects presented during this intramural research grant meeting.
He also congratulated Prof. M Ashraf Ganie and his team for organizing the research grant meeting and mentioned that SKIMS will continue to achieve greater heights in our academics and research
While addressing the researchers of the Institute, Dean, Medical Faculty, SKIMS, Prof. Omar Javed Shah impressed upon them to follow the highest possible ethical standards and never resort to unethical practices in research.
He urged them to be steadfast on their goal towards excellence and never say quits. Prof. Shah expressed satisfaction that SKIMS is making strides in patient care, academics as well as research and is gradually emerging as a centre of excellence in the whole country.
In his welcome address Sub-dean Research, SKIMS, Prof. Mohd. Ashraf Ganie urged upon the researchers to pursue high-end, locally and socially relevant, context-specific, need-based and cutting-edge research of international standards.
The event was attended by a panel of eminent experts both from within and outside SKIMS, who evaluated the research projects for disbursement of financial assistance.
During technical sessions, several useful tips for improving the research methodology and design besides securing grants were given to the presenters by the experts.
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