Nirmala Institute of Education organized a Campus Placement Programme jointly by the Alumni Association of NIE and the Placement Cell of NIE, in collaboration with GEMS Education, on 19 September 2026.
Beyond the Basics: Decoding the Nuances of Research Proposal Writing
A faculty development session titled “Beyond the Basics: Decoding the Nuances of Research Proposal Writing” was organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) in association with the RDI Cell of Nirmala Institute of Education (NIE), under the guidance of Principal, Dr. Russell D’souza.
The session was coordinated by IQAC Coordinator, Dr. Pratiksha Shirodkar and RDI Coordinator, Ms. Shylaja Sherief, and witnessed the active participation of 13 faculty members. The initiative aimed at strengthening research competencies and fostering a research-oriented academic culture within the institution.
The session was facilitated by Dr. G. Shrinivas, Regional Director, IGNOU, Goa, who provided insightful and practical perspectives on the nuances involved in developing a strong and purposeful research proposal.
The programme commenced with a welcome and introduction by Dr. Pratiksha Shirodkar, who highlighted the significance of strengthening research capacity among faculty members. Dr. Subodh Haldankar introduced the resource person.
Moving beyond the conventional structure of research proposals, the session encouraged participants to understand the nuances that need to be considered while conceptualising and drafting a proposal, and how these factors can be strategically addressed throughout the proposal development process.
Special emphasis was placed on understanding the factors essential for the funding process and strategically strengthening a proposal to enhance its potential for acceptance. The interactive and application-oriented approach encouraged faculty members to critically reflect on their research ideas and consider ways of developing them into stronger and more focused proposals.
The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks by RDI Coordinator, Ms. Shylaja Sherief, who expressed gratitude to the Principal, resource person, coordinators and participating faculty members for their valuable contribution to the successful conduct of the session.
