Writing research

proposal for funding

 Introduction
A research proposal sets out the broad topic you would
like to research, what the research would set out to
achieve , how you would go about researching it , how
you would undertake it within the time available and
what the results might be in relation to knowledge
and understanding in the subject.
Discussion Questions
1.What is a research proposal?
2. What are the main elements in a research proposal?
 What is a research proposal?
According to Burnnett 2009
“Good research proposals both give an overview of
the project and a well informed discussion of
the nuts and bolts of the proposed research”
 Connects with current literature
 Well though out, viable and timely
 Aware of strengths and limitations of your proposed
approach
 Ethics
 What are the main elements in a research
proposal?
Elements of a Research Proposal
According to Cognitive Science Research
Initiative(CSRI)
Basic elements of Research Proposal are-
1. Project Title
2. Introduction
3. Review and status of Research and Development in the
subject
4. Research design
5. Conclusions and recommendations
6. Bibliography
Purpose of a Research Proposal
The purpose of a proposal is to sell your idea to the
funding agency. This means that the investigator must
convince the funding agency that:
a) The problem is significant and worthy of study
b) The technical approach is novel and likely to yield
results
c) The investigator and his/her research team is/are the
right group of individuals to carry out and accomplish
the work described in the research proposal
 PI & Co-PI
Eligibility
1. PI/Co-PI should be permanent/regular, working/retired
teachers in the Universities and Colleges (Under Section
2(f) and 12 B of UGC Act, 1956) only
2. The Principal Investigator should publish two papers in a
reputed journal in the form of Books/Article/Presentation
in seminar etc.

Responsibility:
It would be the responsibility of the Principal
Investigator/Co-Investigator and the host Institution for
total accountability of the project.
 DEVELOPING THE PROPOSAL

•Choosing a topic
•Narrowing down and focusing on the topic
•Formulating research objectives
•Outlining the key literature in the topic area
•Deciding on research methodology, research design and
methods
•Proposing an approach to data analysis
•Proposing a format, e.g.- how many chapters and
suggested chapter headings
•Developing a timeline
•Developing a budget and resources required for the
project
 Title
Title should reflect the well defined aims
of the research.

Title Should be concrete

 Abstract
 Is a summary of the whole research;
 Main purpose is to summarize the research (particularly
the objective and the main finding/conclusion), NOT to
introduce the research area.
 Has a maximum word limit;

An abstract should:
 Re-establish the topic of the research.
 Give the research problem and/or main objective of
the research (this usually comes first).
 Indicate the methodology used.
 Present the main findings and conclusion.
 Introduction
a. Origin of the proposal
b. Statement of the problem
c. Objective
d. Hypothesis
e. Significance of the study
f. Limitations of the study
g. Definitions of key terms
 Methodology
 Design of the study
 Population and sampling
 Research Instruments
 Method of Data
Collection
 Plan of Data Analysis
 Time Schedule
This section indicates exactly what will be done, the
sequence of the various activities, and the products
of deliverables that will be prepared. Specify the
tasks, deliverables, and schedule in some detail
 In preparing grant proposals, there is more freedom
to define the tasks. In both cases, it is important that
the proposed task structure includes all of the
activities necessary for completing the project.
 Planning a viable schedule for carrying out the tasks
is often as important as developing a comprehensive
list of tasks.
Expected Outcomes
 Facilities being extended by parent
institution

a. Infrastructural Facilities:
b. Equipment available with the Institute/
Group/ Department/ Other Institutes for
the project:
 Infrastructural Facilities
Sr. Infrastructural Facility Yes/No/ Not required
No. Full or sharing basis
1 Workshop Facility
2 Water & Electricity
3 Laboratory Space/ Furniture
4 Power Generator
5 AC Room or AC
6 Telecommunication including e-mail & fax
7 Transportation
8 Administrative/ Secretarial support
9 Information facilities like Internet/ Library
10 Computational facilities
11 Any other special facility being provided
Equipment available with the Institute/ Group/
Department/ Other Institutes for the project:

Equipment Generic Name Model, Make & year Remarks including

available with of Equipment of purchase accessories available
and current usage
of equipment
PI & his group

PI's Department
Other Inst In
the region
 Budget
The budget is the financial expression of the project
and must include:
1. Non-Recurring Budget
2. Recurring Budget
3. Institutional Overheads
 Non-Recurring Budget
Non-Recurring Grants
The equipment as well as books & journals grants
may be utilized to procure the essential equipments
and books & journals needed for the proposed
research work.
a) Equipment Questionnaire,
/Instruments/Survey Schedule.
b) Books, and Journals
 Recurring Budget
 Project Fellow
 Hiring Services
 Contingency
 Special Needs
 Chemicals and Consumables
 Travel and Field Work
 Project Fellow
As per UGC Norm
Project Fellow may be appointed with a consolidated fellowship of:
i) NET/GATE qualified-Rs. 16,000/- p.m. for initial 2 years and Rs.
18,000/- p.m. for the third year.
ii) Non-GATE/Non-NET- Rs. 14,000/- p.m. for initial 2 years and Rs.
16,000/- p.m. for the third year.
Eligibility
The person to be considered for appointment as Project Fellow must have
second class master degree with a minimum of 55% marks for general
category (50% in case of SC/ST/PH) or M. Phil in the subject concerned or
a related subject. The candidate to be appointed as Project Fellow should
be below the age of 40 years at the time of appointment.
 Hiring Services

 Data Entry Operator services may be hired for the

purpose of preparation of questionnaire/ schedule or
report writing and not for routine correspondence.
Such of the Principal Investigators
 Still & Video Graphics
 Daily wagers: All unskilled Work
 Travel and Field Work
• The amount allocated under the head travel/field work
is to be utilized for data collection and collection of
other information such as documents and visit to
libraries within the general scope and sphere of the
ongoing project.
• This should not be used for attending conferences,
seminars, workshops and training courses etc. However,
the PI’s may travel by air or any other mode of transport
if they are entitled for the same in their parent
Organization/Institutions restricted to the allocation
under the concerned head.
• They may also avail special casual leave/duty leave for
field work/collection of data as per University rules.
Budget Estimate Summary
c. Budget for
Travel
 Funding Agencies
Kinds of Grants
 Research Grant
 Seminar / Workshop Grant
 Training Programme Grant
 Fellowship Grant
 Travel Grant
 Publication Grant
 Eligibility for Grant

Individual
Permanent faculty with PhD
Working in PG and research department
Institution With 12 B & 2F status
University / college With 12 B & 2F
status
Public funded institutions
 International Level
 Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
 British Council
 Commonwealth Foundation
 Ford Foundation
 The Foundation for the Future
 Fulbright Commission
 Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
Research
fellowships
 Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy
 International Federation of University Women
 Toyota Foundation
 Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research
Social Science Research Council(SSRC)
 The Social Sciences Humanities Research
and (SSHRC) Council
 International Level
 Association of
Commonwealth
 Harry Ransom Humanities Research Research
Universities
Center (ACU)
fellowships
 Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy
 International Federation of University Women
 Foundation for Anthropological Research
 Social Science Research Council(SSRC)
National Level

Institution / Agency
Ministries
NGO/ Private Agencies
University Grants Commission
Major research projects
 The UGC will provide support Universities and
Colleges
 Period of the project – 2/ 3 years
 Major Research Project in Sciences - Rs. 20.00 lacs.

 Major Research Project in Social Science - Rs. 15.00

lacs
 Minor Research Project
 One year -can avail only one project / scheme of
the UGC at any given time
 Permanent teacher in Govt. or Private
 Minor Research Project in Sciences including
Engineering& Technology, Medical,
Agriculture etc. –Rs. 5 Lacs. Pharmacy
 Minor Research Project in Humanities, Social Science,
Languages, Literature, Arts, Law and allied
disciplines- Rs. 3 Lacs.
• Research Workshops/Seminars/Symposia and Conferences in Colleges
• Seminars : The maximum assistance under the category 'Seminar' is limited to Rs.
70,000/- only.

• State and National Level Conferences : he UGC assistance in case of State Level
Conferences should be limited to Rs. 80,000/- and that for a National Level
Conference to Rs. 1.00 lakh.

• International Conferences : The UGC assistance will be of Rs. 1.5 lakh only.

• Ceiling of Financial Help by UGC :

• Regional Level Seminar/Workshop Rs. 70,000/-
• State Level Conference/Workshop Rs. 80,000/-
• National Level Conference/Workshop Rs. 1.00 lakh
• International Level Conference/Workshop Rs. 1.50 lakh
 UGC Schemes
• Post graduate indira gandhi scolarship scheme for single
girl child
• Post graduate merit scholarship scheme for university
rank holders in general and honors courses at
undergraduate level
• Research fellowship in sciences for meritorious students
• Dr. D.S.kothari fellowship post doctoral sciences, medical
sciences & engineering sciences
• Research projects for teachers major & minor
• Dr. S. Radhakrishnan post doctoral fellowship in
humanities & special social sciences
 DBT Research Grants

 Granting agency: Departm ent of

Biotechnology, Government of India
 Address: Department of Biotechnology Block 2,
7th Floor C.G.O. Complex, Lodi Road New Delhi – 110
003
 Website: http://dbtindia.nic.in/
 Deadline: Applications received all year
 Duration: Three years
 Support: Grant for equipment, consumables,
contingencies, overheads, staff and travel covered as
required for the research project.
 DBT Research Grants:
• Bioinformatics R & D projects:
• Granting agency: Department of
Biotechnology, Government of India
• Address: Department of Biotechnology Block 2,
7th Floor
C.G.O. Complex, Lodi Road New Delhi – 110 003
• Website: http://dbtindia.nic.in/
• Deadline: Applications received all year
• Duration: Three years
• Support: Grant for equipment, consumables,
contingencies, overheads, staff and travel covered
as required
• for the research project.
 SERC Individual Grants in Basic Sciences:

 Granting agency: Science and Engineering Research

Council (SERC), Department of Science and Technology,
India
 Address: Department of Science & Technology,
Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi
110016
 Website: http://www.dst.gov.in/scientific-programme/ser-
serc.htm
 Deadline: Applications accepted throughout the year
 Duration: Three years
 Support: Generous support for equipment,
consumables, and travel
 ICSSR-Research Projects
Categories of Research Projects
(a) Major Project – 2 Years Rs.5-15 lacs.

(b)Minor Project –One Year –up to 5 lacs.

Eligibility:
Social scientists who are regularly employed or retired as faculty in
a UGC are eligible to apply .
 RGNIYD

(Rajeev Gandhi of National institute of youth

Development)
Major Research Project - financial assistance
maximum up to. Rs.12.00 Lakhs .
Period is 18 months.

Minor Research Project -financial assistance

maximum up to. Rs. 3.00 Lacs .
The duration of the project will be for one year.
 References
WEBSITES
 UGC- www.ugc.ac.in
 ICMR-www.icmr.nic.in
 CSIR- www.csir.res.in
 DST-www.dst.gov.in
 AICTE- www.aicte.ernet.in
 INSA- www.insa.ac.in
 DRDO: www.drdo.org
 DAE: www.dae.gov.in
 ISRO: www.isro.org
 DBT: www.dbtindia.nic.in
 GUJCOST: www. dst.gujarat.gov.in/gujcost
 GMDC: dst.gujarat.gov.in/gujcost
 AYUSH: www.ayush.com
 DSIR: http://www.dsir.gov.in/
 Ministry of HRD: www.education.nic.in
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