Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of

Applied Sciences and Technology

Synopsis for the Degree of Master of Science (MS)

Name of Student
Department
Program
Registration No.

Name of Research Supervisor

Co-Supervisor (if any)

Other members of the GEC 1.

2.
Title of Research Proposal First Letter of Each Word Should be in Upper Case (13,
Bold, Time New Roman (TNR))

Summary of the Research Proposal (12, Bold, TNR)

(12, TNR, single line space)

Introduction

(12, TNR, single line space)

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Literature Review
 literature availability on the proposed project problem (At-least 20-
25 References before finalizing your Problem statement).

(12, TNR, single line space)

Problem Statement

Shall clearly state the problem that will be addressed through proposed research.

Purpose of the Study

Shall clearly state the solution of the problem.

(12, TNR, single line space)

Objectives
 Give the specific objectives of the proposed project which you aim to achieve at
the end of the project.
1.
2.

(12, TNR, single line space)

Research Methodology
(12, TNR, single line space,)
 Type of data required.

 Availability of data?

 Selection of Methodology

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Experiments & Analysis (Should be part of Research Methodology) (Example
attached)

Tentative Timetable (Example attached)

(Additionally, attach Gantt Chart as annexure)

Potential Impact and Contribution to Scientific Community and Society ( Future

perspectives/planning towards commercialization)

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(12, TNR, single line space,)

 Commercialization of research is a process that transforms the knowledge produced in

research into marketable products or services. To design effective strategies for the
commercialization of your research project, the student should identify the drivers and
barriers to its implementation.
 Explain your plan in less than 100 words, how you can convert your project into a
tangible product (Commercialized/Patent) in future.

References

Numbered referencing (Vancouver style) is recomended. This style is characterized by

references indicated in-text by superscript numbers. Each number corresponds to a particular
source and refers to a list at the end of the proposal.
Vancouver style: Please refer to the link https://library.unimelb.edu.au/recite/referencing-
styles/vancouveri

The students can also consult their supervisors regarding the choice of the most appropriate

referencing style for their discipline.

Certificate of Originality
I ____________________, Reg. No. ____________________________, MS Scholar at
Department of __________________________, certify that my MS research proposal
with title “___________________________________________________________”
declare the originality of contents that has been verified through plagiarism software and
is _________%.

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Student Name: _____________________
Reg. No: _________________________
Signature:_________________________
Date: ____________________________

Supervisor
Name: _____________________

Signature: __________________

Date: ______________________

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Recommendation by the Research Supervisor

I have read the synopsis entitled

___________________________________________________________________________
and agree to supervise Mr./Ms. __________________ for the partial requirements of the
degree of MS in __________________. The proposed project is academically, logistically,
administratively, and financially feasible and all the required literature, equipment,
laboratories, space and transport facilities are or will be available at PAF-IAST, Haripur or at
__________________.

The following facilities/finances will be required for this project:

Financial Requirements:
Estimated Cost: Rs. ________________

These financial requirements will be fulfilled from _______________ _________ source(s).

Supervisor’s Name: ___________________Signature _____________ Date___________

Signed by GEC Member

S. # Name of Committee Member Designation Signature and Date

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Recommendation by Departmental Graduate Committee (DGC)

Certified that the synopsis has been seen by members of DGC and considered it suitable for
putting up to the Advanced Studies and Research Board of PAF-IAST (ASRB).

Graduate Coordinator: ____________________ Signature: ________ Date:________

Convener DGC (Chairman/HoD): ______________Signature: ________ Date: ________

Dean, Faculty of ………………

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________________ Recommended for placement before ASRB.

________________ Not Approved on the basis of following reasons

Signature: _______________________ Date: ________________

Secretary ASRB

________________ Approved from ASRB.

________________ Not Approved on the basis of the following reasons

Signature ______________________________ Date ________________