NepalAcademy of Science and Technology

GPO Box 3323, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 5547717. Fax: 977-1-5547713, Khumaltar, Lalitpur

RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATION

PERSONAL

Principal investigator Male
Female
Title : Prof/ Dr / Mr/ Ms
Name : / Institution of applicant
Name :
Address :
Tel :
Major field of scientific specialization : / Head of the Institution
Immediate supervisor : / Dept/Lab/Org. where the project will be carried out

RESEARCH PROJECT

Project title :
Summary presentation of the research project

PROJECT DURATION

Foreseen duration of the project : / At which date could you begin?

SIGNATURES


Signature of applicant Date / I hereby certify that the basic research facilities required for the above mentioned project are available in our department and will be provided to the applicant. I forward this application with my full support.

Signature of the Date
head of the Institution
Title :

ESTIMATED BUDGET FOR THE RESEARCH PERIOD

A. Itemize whole budget under following headings / Total Cost NPR / Contribution requested from PTIG / NAST (NPR)
1. Equipments / materials (Give a list of equipments and chemicals which cost more than NPR 500/-)
2. Travel cost (Must be directly related to research)
3. Other cost (Explain briefly)
4 Overhead
Total (NPR)
B. Give the four monthly breakdown of total budget according to your work plan.
Total (NPR)

OTHER INFORMATION

Include bio-data of each individuals including Principal Investigator

CONTACTS

1. Relevant contacts already established by you : (Give names and address of individuals)
2. State those aspects of your proposed project where you may contact for advice form
experienced researchers. Give names and address of individuals/institutions if you
know them.

FACILITIES AND FUNDING

Facilities : (Localities, equipments) available for the research project
Other major costs supplied by the institutions (Salaries etc.)
Other funding organizations from which the applicant has received or applied for funds.

QUALIFICATION

Name and address of educational establishments / Date / Degree (Indicate area of specialization)
From / To

OTHER STUDIES

Mention any other studies, including courses or training programs: / Date
From / To

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Research area or other responsibilities : / Date / Degree (Indicate area of specialization)
From / To
PRESENT POSITION / Research area or other responsibilities

PUBLICATION

List all publications. Use a separate sheet or paper if needed :

OTHER INFORMATION

Include bio-data of each individuals including Principal Investigator

RESEARCH DESCRIPTION

1 Background: (Discuss the relationship of the proposed study with previous and on-
going scientific work in this field. How may the research results be used
to promote development)
2 Research objectives: (Be very specific and concise. It should reflect innovative part of
your proposal)
3 Expected results: (The impact of the proposed research on national development.
What are its importances?
4. Summary of the research project: (be specific)
5Methodology : (Give details of the experiments and / or procedure you are
planning to employ)
6 Technical Work plan : (A four monthly work plan for the entire period of the project
is to be given)
7. Scientific collaboration arrangements : (With whom and how will each of you
benefit? include relevant supporting letters)