Jubilee Memorial College hosts seminar on research grants and AI ethics

Jubilee Memorial College (JMC) organized a one-day seminar on November 4 focused on research project preparation, grants, artificial intelligence, open access, and research integrity. The event, hosted by the college's Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), featured experts from Nagaland University.

The first session addressed the technicalities of framing research proposals and securing funding. Dr. Suraj Beri discussed the distinctions between PhD proposals and funded research projects, while Dr. Narendra Lamba provided guidance on application procedures, budgeting, and common reasons for grant rejection.

The second session explored the intersection of technology and academia, specifically the role of AI and open access. Resource persons from Nagaland University discussed the ethical use of AI in literature searches, copyright compliance, data privacy, and plagiarism. Experts emphasized that technology should complement, rather than replace, human judgment and critical thinking in academic research.