Masterclass on Research Proposal Development: Basic to Advanced
On May 17, 2026, the Dhaka University Research Society (DURS) organized a high-impact session titled “Masterclass on Research Proposal Development: Basic to Advanced” at the R. C. Majumdar Auditorium, University of Dhaka.
Designed for early-career researchers, students, and young professionals across various departments and institutes, the workshop provided actionable frameworks for transforming research ideas into competitive, grant-ready proposals.
Keynote Session & Key Takeaways
The masterclass was conducted by Prof. Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury—Treasurer of the University of Dhaka, Professor in the Department of Finance, and Executive Director of the Center for Microfinance and Development.
Dr. Chowdhury guided participants step-by-step through the core architecture of a high-quality research proposal:
- Proposal Title & Introduction: Defining clear scope, context, and problem statements.
- Literature Review Strategies: Synthesizing existing studies to identify research gaps.
- Research Methodology & Data Strategy: Choosing appropriate qualitative or quantitative frameworks and sampling designs.
- Ethics, Timeline & Budgeting: Maintaining research integrity, establishing realistic work schedules, and structuring budgets.
- Impact & References: Highlighting expected outcomes, policy relevance, and standardized citation practices.
Key Session Highlights
Interactive Q&A and Formal Concluding
The lecture was followed by an interactive Q&A session, allowing participants to discuss real-world academic challenges, critical thinking strategies, and scholarship application proposal requirements directly with the expert.
The event was anchored by DURS Publications Secretary Sadia Islam, with executive coordination led by Saker Hossain Efaj.
At the conclusion of the session, DURS Moderator Md. Zohir Rayhan (Lecturer, Department of Banking & Insurance) alongside DURS President Humayra Anjir presented an indoor plant as a eco-friendly token of gratitude to Prof. Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, followed by a joint photo session with the executive committee, volunteers, and participants.
Driven by our core philosophy—Research for a Better World—DURS remains dedicated to organizing technical workshops that foster academic excellence, empirical rigor, and professional development across the University of Dhaka.