The Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma, has challenged researchers at the university to develop compelling, fundable research proposals that can attract the National Research Fund (NRF) and other competitive research grants to support national development.
Prof. Uduma gave the charge on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the opening of a two-day National Research Fund (NRF) Proposal Writing Workshop organised by the Directorate of Research Administration (DRA) at the University Conference Centre, NOUN Headquarters, Abuja.
Represented at the opening ceremony by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Technology, Research and Innovation, Prof. Christine Ofulue, the Vice-Chancellor reaffirmed the university’s commitment to strengthening its research culture and improving its success rate in securing national and international research funding.
He described research as a critical driver of the university’s mandate as an Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institution, stressing the need for researchers to translate innovative ideas into well-structured, impactful and competitive proposals.
The Vice-Chancellor urged participants to move beyond idea generation and focus on developing research projects that address pressing national challenges, promote innovation and contribute meaningfully to national development.
He expressed confidence that the workshop would equip participants with the requisite knowledge and skills to prepare high-quality proposals capable of meeting the requirements of competitive research funding opportunities.
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