News and Announcements - 2009

» april 2009:

On the 9th and 16th of April 2009, OGC gave two hands on training workshops on "Tools for funding Research Support". The workshops introduced faculty members to the various available tools and resources for funding opportunities as well as trained them on how to use the two research databaases: InfoEd International and Research Research. 

» March 2009:

On March 18, 2009, OGC gave a presentation on "Research Application Procedures and Tools for funding Research Support" to the Faculty of Family Medicine. The presentation was attended by 20 faculty members.

» March 2009:

On March 6, 2009, Technology Transfer Unit - OGC and ARCHITREE organized a workshop on "Intellectual Property: Copyright". The workshop was attended by over 50 professional artists, designers and creators from industry, and AUB faculty members.

News and Announcements - 2008

» November 2008:

The Lebanese National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS) has approved to provide five year support to AUB for the establishment of two collaborative research units: Air Quality Unit and a Water Quality Assessment and Management Unit. The Air Quality Unit will be headed by Dr. Najat Saliba and Dr. Alan Shihadeh and the Water Unit will be headed Dr. May Jurdi, Dr. May Massoud, and Dr. Sami Ramia.

» February 15, 2008:

In line with its mission to support and encourage faculty members in soliciting research funding, the Office of Grants and Contracts (OGC) organized and held a “ Proposal and Budget Preparation” workshop which held on February 15, 2008.

 Inaugurated by Dr. Peter Heath, the workshop was presented by Associate Director, Ms. Rosie Nasser, and was attended by 70 participants including professors from different faculties and with various academic positions , and graduate and research assistants.  The workshop featured four sessions:
a) Pre-Proposal Preparation
b) Writing Proposals
c) Budget Preparation
d) Proposal Review Process  

 As part of its outreach activities, the OGC plans to organize future workshops which aim at encouraging faculty members in applying for research funding from external sponsors.

News and Announcements - 2007

» October 3&5, 2007:
OGC Open House: At the start of academic year 2007-2008, the Office of Grants and Contracts (OGC) organized and invited faculty members to an Open House. The Open House was held on the 3rd, and 5th, of October 2007, whereby professors from all faculties were introduced to the tools for searching for research funding, met with OGC staff, and learned about the functions of the office and how it can assist them in administering their research grants.

» July 6, 2007:
Presentation at UNESCO: " Understanding the 7 ^th Framework Program of the European Commission " .

» May 10, 2007: 
Presentation at AUB: " Understanding the 7 ^th Framework Program of the European Commission " .

News and Announcements - 2006

» May 3, 2006: 
Presentation at AUB: Lebanese National Council for Scientific Research (LNCSR)