UNIPMA – In an effort to improve the quality and quantity of academic research, Universitas PGRI Madiun (UNIPMA), in collaboration with Universitas Negeri Malang (UM), held a Research Proposal Writing Workshop on Friday (October 9). The event officially opened with remarks from UNIPMA Rector Dr. Supri Wahyudi Utomo, M.Pd., at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Engineering (FT) Building, before continuing with an in-depth research session at the same venue.

The workshop was specifically attended by lecturers from across UNIPMA, who were enthusiastic about strengthening their strategies for preparing high-value research grant proposals.

Serving as the main speaker, Prof. Dr. Siti Zubaidah, M.Pd., from Universitas Negeri Malang shared practical guidance and key strategies for securing national and international research funding. The session was also supported by a team of UM facilitators, namely Prof. Dr. Susriyati Mahanal, M.Pd., Hendra Susanto, S.Pd., M.Kes., Ph.D., Dr. Frida Kunti Setiowati, ST, M.Si., and Fauzi Akhbar Anugrah, M.Si., Ph.D.

“The key to a successful research proposal lies in the clarity of its novelty and the precision of its problem formulation, ensuring that the research can deliver tangible benefits to society and the advancement of science and technology,” Prof. Siti Zubaidah stated before the participating lecturers.

Moderated by Dr. Pujiati, M.Si., the workshop at the FT Auditorium took place in an interactive and engaging atmosphere. Participants actively discussed various technical challenges, ranging from research methodology development to aligning their research roadmaps.

Through this strategic collaboration, participating lecturers are expected to follow up on the workshop outcomes by producing well-developed and competitive research proposals.