The scicomm workshop focuses on presentation skills and writing scientific proposals, towards making a successful research career. There is an emphasis on interactive 'real world' teaching which is enriching. Feedback on research proposals from senior faculty is unique and an important part. Finally meeting peers and the friendly india alliance team make for a wonderful experience"

-Varun Dhir (Clinician), PGIMER, Chandigarh, 05 Scicomm, August 2011


"This has been the best workshop I have ever attended and the credit definitely goes to the Wellcome Trust/ DBT India Alliance team. Every topic in this workshop has been very aptly selected and we learnt so many serious issues playfully. Special thanks to the Accord Consultants for making me learn to use my strengths effectively and overcome my drawbacks. The one to one interaction with the mentors, learning from their decisions in taking scientific careers as well as the tips offered for effective grant writing have immensely motivated me to seriously plan my future for an independent career in science. I believe the insights gained from this workshop will benefit me in the years to come and is probably the first step in fulfilling my dream of curving out a niche in the scientific community. In future I would love to attend more workshops from the organizers in their effort to groom the budding scientists of our country."

-Gautami Das, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, 05 Scicomm, August 2011


"This was a one of its kind workshop, with the sole purpose of empowering the scientific aptitude within us. It was incredibly encouraging to have renowned scientists actually evaluate and criticize our grant proposals. The mentors together with IA team, left no stone unturned to answer all our queries, in the most comfortable of environments. Team Accord was brilliant in bringing out the confident communicator within each of us."

-Arunava Roy, University of Calcutta, 05 Scicomm, August 2011


"This meticulously planned workshop aims to strengthen scientific writing and communication skills. The level of attention and objective criticism one gets from the mentors as well as the team is certainly impressive. Personally, I am benefited from learning how an effective grant proposal is written. A session on research ethics made an interesting listening too"

-Shubhada Hegde, Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, 05 Scicomm, August 2011