September 30, 2025- Werabe University today commenced its Annual Research Funding Proposal Review and Evaluation Workshop, organised by the Research, Publication, Ethics, and Dissemination Directorate. The program was officially opened by Dr. Matewos Kebede, Director of RPED. The workshop will run until Thursday.

In his opening speech, Dr. Matewos highlighted the University’s steady progress in research, including the growth in approved proposals, increased funding allocation, and outputs such as journal publications, patents, and rising citation performance. He also noted the need for more thematic and multidisciplinary approaches and stronger integration of technology in line with opportunities and challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

A total of 46 proposals that passed preliminary departmental and college screening are being evaluated during the workshop. The process combines double-blind reviews at the college level with University-level assessments that focus on budget, inclusiveness, and alignment with institutional KPIs. Reviewers are expected to upload their results promptly to the Research Information Management System (RIMS), and researchers will be required to address all feedback and submit revised proposals before funding agreements are signed.

The workshop demonstrates Werabe University’s commitment to advancing a culture of accountability, quality, and measurable impact in research and innovation, while ensuring that its projects contribute to national priorities and knowledge generation.

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