Chapter5guidelines for Preparation of Thesisproposal (Tp)

CHAPTER5GUIDELINES FOR PREPARATION OF THESISPROPOSAL (TP)

PART I: ADMINISTRATIVE DATASHEET

1.Name of theApplicant

………………….………….……...………………..………………… Last (Surname) Middle (ifany) Firstname Title (Mr.Ms.) ID NO.……………

2.Address

PermanentAddress.

………………………………………………………WardNoVDC/Municipality District

PostalAddress………………..

Telephone No.: ……………… Fax No.:……………… e-mail:…………… MobNo.:

3. Full name of the Institution /University

……………………………………………………………………..

PostalAddress:

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TelephoneNo.:……………FaxNo.:………………e-mail:………………

4.Is the thesis responsive to the NARDF thematic area andpriorities?Yes() No ( ) Ifyes,

a)ThematicArea: b)Level: Master/Ph.D

Signature:…………………………………Date:……………………..

5.Declaration of the Head of the Department/ Institution /University

The applicant has completed pre-thesis courses and prepared thesis proposalas per the guidance of this institution. The student has not received anygrantassistance for the proposed thesis work from any other source. Thethesisproposal is approved by the authority and is pursuing thesis work. If therequested thesis grant is approved, we will allow him/her to conduct the research inthis institutionandmakeavailthefacilitiesherein.

Signature:…………………………………Date:……………………..

………………….………….……...………………..………………… Last (Surname) Middle (ifany) Firstname Title(Mr./Ms/.Dr/Prof.)Designation:…………………………………….

Name of the Institution/University: ……………………………………………..PostalAddress:

Telephone No.:…………………

Fax No.:…………………………………………………………...

e-mail:……………………………………………………………..

Part II: Financial DataSheet

Totalamountoffundsrequestedforproposedresearchproject / Rs…
Budget
BudgetItems / Unit / Rate / Quantity / Amount
Personnel
NonNonConsumableSupplies(ifrelevant)-Includemajorandminorequipmentetc.
ConsumableandExpendableSupplies(IncludeStationery,Photocopying,Photographicfilms,CassetteTapesBatteriesetc.)
LaboratoryExpenses(ifrelevant)(Includechemicals, sample Costetc.)
Field / Community related Costs(ifrelevant)(Includerefreshmentcostforfocusgroupdiscussionandotherrelatedcostsetc.)
TravelCostwithintheCountry(ifrelevant)(Includeairfare,Busfare,Vehiclehiring,Fueletc.)
Writing(IncludePrintingandBinding)
GrandTotal
ExplanationandJustificationofBudgetItems

Part III: Thesis DescriptionSheet

Title
Objectives
General
Specific
Summary ( Not more than 200words)
Introduction
Statement of theproblem
LiteratureReview
Rationale /Justification
Research Questions (ifrelevant)
Research Hypothesis (ifrelevant)
Research Design andMethodology
Research Method (Tick one)√
Qualitative / Quantitative / Combined
StudyVariables
Type of study (Tick one) √ andspecify
Descriptive study ()
Analytical study ()
Experimental study ()
Other ()
Study Site and itsJustification
TargetPopulation
Sampling Methods (Tick one) √ andspecify
Non-probability Sampling ( )
Probability Sampling ( )
SampleSize
Sampling Frame (if relevant) and Sampling Process including Criteria forSampleSelection
Tools and Techniques for DataCollection
Pre-testing the Data Collection Tools (ifrelevant)
Validity and Reliability of the Research (ifrelevant)
Biases (ifrelevant)
Limitation of the Study (if relevant)
Plan for Supervision and Monitoring
Plan for DataManagement
Expected Outcome of theResearch
Plan for Dissemination of ResearchResults
Plan for Utilization of the Research Findings(optional)
Plan (should include duration of study, tentative date of starting the project andwork schedule / Ganttchart)

Iherebycertifythattheabovementionedstatementsaretrue,Ihavereadandunderstoodtheregulation of the National Agricultural Research and Development Fund (NARDF) on theapprovalofThesisGrantandwillactinconformitywiththesaidregulationinallrespects.Ihavenotreceivedgrant for this research from any other source. I agree to accept responsibility for thescientificconduct of the research project. If a grant is awarded as a result of this application, I shallprovideprogressreportsandcertifiedfinancialstatements,andfinalreportsincompletionofthestudy.

IwillprovideNARDFwithawrittennoticeuponthecompletionoftheresearchaswellasacopyoffinal report (Thesis) of the research study. If I publish the results in a journal, I shallacknowledgetheNARDFforthefinancialsupportandshallprovidetheNARDFwiththreecopiesofanysucharticles.

SignatureofApplicant:…………………..Name: ………………………………………Date:…………………ID…………………………

Address

PermanentAddress.

District ………………………………………………WardNoVDC/Municipality

PostalAddress………………..

Telephone No.: ……………… Fax No.:……………… e-mail:…………… MobNo.:

Full name of the Institution /University

……………………………………………………………………..

PostalAddress:

……………………………………………………………………...

TelephoneNo.:……………FaxNo.:………………e-mail:………………

SUBMISSION OF THE THESISPROPOSAL

The TP should be submitted along with all the documents required with neatlycompiled in a paperfile.

Thematic Area (Please tickone):√

1] Enhancing agricultural (Crops, Horticulture, Livestock and Fisheries) productionand productivity and improvement of farmingsystems.
2] Agricultural (Crops, Horticulture, Livestock and Fisheries) research and extensionto reflect user-demand and the need to generate additional householdincome.
3] Climate change adaptation in plant health and animal health for optimizingthe production.
4] Sustainable utilization of natural resources and the protection of the resource base andenvironment.
5]Medicinalandaromaticplants(MAP),theirdomestication,productionandvalue addition.
6] Agricultural trade, agribusiness, agro-tourism, agro-processing, food safety,quality control and policyissues.

The document should be filled in the followingorder:

Necessarydocuments / Number ofdocuments / Official (NARDF
verification)
1. / This check list with a tick (√) onthe documentincluded / 1copy
2. / Official letter of theInstitution/campus / 1copy
3. / Declarationletter / 1copy
4. / CollaborationLetter / 1copy
5. / Duly filled up TP (in the formatgiven) / 2 copy (1copy anonymous)*
* Note: Give full information in one copy and make anonymous to the nextone.
Office UseOnly / NARDF ReferenceCode