23/10/2024
USTC Hosts "Research Grant Award Ceremony: Call-5, 2024"
Alhamdulillah! The University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC) Research Cell organized the "Research Grant Award Ceremony: Call-5, 2024" on October 22, 2024, at the USTC campus. This prestigious event marks another step forward in advancing the university's research initiatives.
The ceremony was presided over by Dr. Mohammad Sahabuddin, Director of the USTC Research Cell. Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Mohammad Solaiman, USTC attended as the Chief Guest. Special Guests included USTC’s Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor M. Mohi Uddin, and Professor Dr. A.K.M. Saifuddin from Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. Professor Dr. Nurul Absar, Treasurer of USTC, was present as the Guest of Honor.
During the event, speakers emphasized the importance of research and innovation in fostering a knowledge-based society and enhancing the country's education system. They highlighted how USTC's ongoing research efforts contribute significantly to these goals. Additionally, they noted that research grants encourage students to engage in high-quality research, creating opportunities to contribute to international research standards.
This year, 27 researchers applied for the "Call-5, 2024" research grant, and 16 were selected for funding. Each project will also involve five students who will have the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from the research, gaining valuable knowledge and skills.
Respected deans, department heads, faculty members, and students were attended to this remarkable event. The speakers expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the honorable chief patron and chairman board of trustee for his invaluable support and guideline, they were optimism that these research grants will further strengthen USTC's research capacity and improve the university's global ranking. By engaging students in research, they hope to prepare them to become global citizens, capable of excelling in their careers on an international stage.
At the conclusion of the event, the selected researchers received their research grant checks from the distinguished guests.
Research Cell (URC),
Grant Ceremony: Call-5, 2024.
