Ethiopia ORIP activity Experience By Berihun Afera (OHCEA Focal Person)

ORIP activities at Mekelle University Mekelle University, through the support of OHCEA ORIP has conducted workshop on – Research and proposal writing skill for the staffs and students (PG and UG) – Leadership skills (for faculties and students) – One Health transformative workshop for one health Female practitioners – Leadership for women in research seminar for students Mekelle University, through the support of OHCEA ORIP has conducted workshop on – Research and proposal writing skill for the staffs and students (PG and UG) – Leadership skills (for faculties and students) – One Health transformative workshop for one health Female practitioners – Leadership for women in research seminar for students

Success story The faculties and students of the college were able to manage all the necessary assignment given by the college as they have acquired the required skill and knowledge Their communication skill was improved Their participation in the college affair and their interaction with their colleagues in both the college and university wide activities were improved They have developed confidence and they understand the way of conflict resolution They are aware of the characteristics of good leader The faculties and students of the college were able to manage all the necessary assignment given by the college as they have acquired the required skill and knowledge Their communication skill was improved Their participation in the college affair and their interaction with their colleagues in both the college and university wide activities were improved They have developed confidence and they understand the way of conflict resolution They are aware of the characteristics of good leader

Cont…. The college research and community service council has played great role in formulation of teams for grant writing of different calls in consultation with the OHCEA focal person and College management body

Conti… Following their submission  One research grant was awarded from ORIP lead by Dr. Habtamu Taddele (PI)  Two additional research proposal were granted from the Ministry of Science and Technology with various amounts  3.9 Million Ethiopian Birr  1.26 Million Ethiopian Birr  19 small scale projects were run funded by the University budget  Around 6 KTT proposal were awarded by the University  3 of the MSc student has got research fund from ILRI Following their submission  One research grant was awarded from ORIP lead by Dr. Habtamu Taddele (PI)  Two additional research proposal were granted from the Ministry of Science and Technology with various amounts  3.9 Million Ethiopian Birr  1.26 Million Ethiopian Birr  19 small scale projects were run funded by the University budget  Around 6 KTT proposal were awarded by the University  3 of the MSc student has got research fund from ILRI

Researchers experience What is special in your side to get the grants? -Technical and knowledge competency in the proposed area -Keen interest to work in the area -and dedication and time devotion to develop the proposal -Innovative aspect of the proposal, development impact of the proposal What is your experience to share with other scientists (please explain them your own experience using your own words  -try to create linkage with international and national organization which are working in the same area to call up on their expertise and knowledge for Traubel shooting.  -should never give up during your work  -try to propos research work only the area of your interest but not for the sack fund  should design working plan and stick to it  try to incorporate different people and shear the work with other people in the project  try to maximize the fund to work even beyond the proposed work What is special in your side to get the grants? -Technical and knowledge competency in the proposed area -Keen interest to work in the area -and dedication and time devotion to develop the proposal -Innovative aspect of the proposal, development impact of the proposal What is your experience to share with other scientists (please explain them your own experience using your own words  -try to create linkage with international and national organization which are working in the same area to call up on their expertise and knowledge for Traubel shooting.  -should never give up during your work  -try to propos research work only the area of your interest but not for the sack fund  should design working plan and stick to it  try to incorporate different people and shear the work with other people in the project  try to maximize the fund to work even beyond the proposed work

What are the challenges/what it should be done to get more projects  -lack of chemical supply in the country  -lack of cooperation from other stack holder  -lack ownership from host institute  -most of the people expect payment for Avery activity related to project e.g : finance, purchase,… Recommendation and conclusion For researcher  -try to develop the proposal as early as possible  -Avoid waiting the deadline  - stick only to your area of interest For host institute/ The host institute has to motive the researcher by provide incentive

Conclusion and recommendation The ORIP activity done at Mekelle University is one of the most important activity which address the gap interms of grant writing and leadership skill for both students and faculties though the number of staffs and students benifted from such training are limited due to financial constraints hence the following points are recommended

The is a need to have sustainable training through ORIP which can benefit many faculties and students The training given to the one health practitioners should expand to these working in the filed of different sectors Having contact in each of the college is good for easy communication for responding of different research calls Female encouragement shouldn’t be left in paper, it should be practiced The gender office should work independently similar to other departments so that women will be encouraged in proposal writing and getting support from any of the institutions. The is a need to have sustainable training through ORIP which can benefit many faculties and students The training given to the one health practitioners should expand to these working in the filed of different sectors Having contact in each of the college is good for easy communication for responding of different research calls Female encouragement shouldn’t be left in paper, it should be practiced The gender office should work independently similar to other departments so that women will be encouraged in proposal writing and getting support from any of the institutions.

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