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Panel: Broke Scholar to Breakthrough Researcher: Mastering the Funding Game
MNARA Panel - 20 January 2026
Australia/Melbourne
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Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, 20 January 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM AEST
- Duration: 1 hour
- Platform: Zoom (registration required)
- Cost: Free
About This Workshop
A practical conversation with funded researchers and reviewers on how early-career scholars can secure grants, pitch ideas with confidence, and navigate the funding landscape. The panel will break down real strategies for winning support, from sharpening proposals to building a strong research profile, so attendees walk away with clear, actionable steps toward their next successful application.
Featured Panelists
Professor Sam Adie [LinkedIn]
Professor Sam Adie is a leading orthopaedic surgeon and researcher at UNSW, with expertise spanning clinical practice and research methodology. Having secured approximately $12 million in research funding throughout his career, he specializes in clinical trials and systematic reviews in orthopaedics. Sam practices at St. George and Sutherland hospitals and chairs CLEAR, a clinical epidemiology course for surgical trainees across Australasia.
Associate Professor Muhammad Imran [LinkedIn]
Associate Professor Muhammad Imran is a highly cited researcher in cybersecurity at Federation University Australia, with over 250 publications garnering more than 8,000 citations. With expertise spanning research, teaching, and industry consulting, he has successfully secured and managed numerous government and industry-funded ICT projects. He serves as Editor-in-Chief and associate editor for multiple prestigious international journals.
Dr. Syed Faraz Ahmed [LinkedIn]
Dr. Syed Faraz Ahmed is a McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at UniMelb, specializing in computational approaches to vaccine and antiviral drug development. His innovative research applies data science methodologies to identify precise targets for next-generation therapeutics, addressing fundamental questions in infectious disease prevention and treatment.
Dr. Munir Sadiq [LinkedIn]
Dr. Munir Sadiq is a strategic research engineer at CSIRO Manufacturing with over a decade of experience translating cutting-edge research into practical applications. Specializing in energy technologies and sustainability, he has secured over AU$2 million in competitive funding and holds two patents in gas capture and energy conversion. His work focuses on scalable solutions for decarbonization, hydrogen economy advancement, and water sustainability.
Who Should Attend
Researchers, academics, and PhD students.
How to Register
- Step 1: New to MNARA? Complete our survey at www.mnara.au
- Step 2: Already a member? Click the Register button
- Step 3: You will receive your Zoom link before the event
Spaces are limited. The session will be recorded for MNARA members.
We look forward to seeing you there!
The Muslim Network of Academics and Researchers Australia (MNARA)