As part of her continuous efforts to enhance her academic and research skills, Ms. Ru'aa Sattar Jabbar, a lecturer in the Department of Computer Engineering Techniques at the Engineering Technical College, Al-Mustaqbal University, has earned several international certificates from the Researcher Academy platform of Elsevier, one of the world's leading academic publishers. These certificates were awarded after successfully completing specialized courses in research proposal writing and academic funding acquisition. The completed courses included: • Tips for Writing Grant Applications: A Funder Perspective • How to Secure Funding – ECR Edition • Unlocking Opportunities: Crafting Award-Winning Proposals – Insights for Early Career Researchers These scientific and professional development activities contribute to strengthening academic and research expertise and keeping pace with modern developments in research preparation and proposal writing, thereby enhancing the University's scientific and research performance. This achievement represents an important step toward strengthening researchers’ capabilities in securing funding and support for scientific projects, which positively impacts the quality of research outputs and increases opportunities for participation in international research programs. It also reflects the commitment of Al-Mustaqbal University staff to continuous professional development and engagement with the latest global practices in scientific research, further enhancing the University's academic reputation at both national and international levels. Al-Mustaqbal University is the leading private university in Iraq.