APPLICATION FORM FOR
START UP RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM
HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION, PAKISTAN
H-9, ISLAMABAD (PAKISTAN)
Title of the Project:
Title of the PhD-Thesis of Principal Investigator:
Title of the MS/M.Phil.-Thesis of Principal Investigator:
Subject (e.g. Chemistry):
Major field (e.g. Organic Chemistry):
Minor Field (e.g. drug, Nanotechnology etc.):
Proposed Research either is Basic or Applied
Name of the Principle investigator (Attach CV):
Major subject of Principle investigator in Ph.D.:
CNIC of Principal Investigator:
Cell # of Principal Investigator:
Email of Principal Investigator:
Impact factor of Principal Investigator:
Total Funds Requested For this Project (in million):
Duration of the Project:
Proposed Starting Date of the Project:
Name of University of Principal Investigator:
University Campus:
Province:
Either PI is working in capacity of TTS or IPFP:
Date of Joining either on TTS or on IPFP:
No. of Research Papers as 1st author of Principal Investigator:
No. of Research Papers as 2nd & 3rd author of Principal Investigator:
Total No. of Research Papers of Principal Investigator:
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Identification:
Project Number:
Name of Co-PI who must be a regular Faculty of host University
(Attach CV):
Designation of Co-PI (Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant
Professor)
Name of University of Co-Principal Investigator:
Name of Department :
Province:
Either Co-PI is working in capacity of TTS or BPS:
Date of Joining either on TTS or BPS:
Major subject of Co-Principle investigator in M. Phil:
Major subject of Co-Principle investigator in Ph.D.:
CNIC of Co-Principal Investigator:
Email of Co-Principal Investigator:
CNIC of Co-Principal Investigator:
Cell # Co- Principal Investigator:
Email of Co-Principal Investigator:
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CONCEPT PAPER FOR START-UP RESEARCH GRANT
UNDER IPFP/TTS
A.
Title of Proposed
Research Project:
B.
B1.
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RESEARCH DOMAIN:
 Agricultural & Veterinary Sciences
 Biological & Medical Sciences
 Physical Sciences
 Business Education
 Engineering & Technology
 Social Sciences
 Arts & Humanities
 Others (Please Specify)
Mention the field of research and specialization: (For example; Major: Chemistry,
Specialization: Organic)
Major: ________________________________________________
Specialization: __________________________________________
C.
PROJECT DIGEST:
C-I. Salient Features:
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C-II. Research Objectives:
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C-III. Technical Methodology:
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C-IV. Step Wise Research Plan:
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C-V. Activity Chart / Time Line:
Time Period for
Activities
Parameters
each activity
Activity 1
Activity 2
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D.
PROPOSED OUTCOMES:
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E. In What Ways the Proposed Research Work is an Extension of / Different
from Your PhD Research Work?
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F.
F1.
FACILITIES AND FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Facilities and equipment available for the research project in the Host
University / Institution:
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G.
ESTIMATED BUDGET FOR THE PROPOSED RESEARCH PERIOD
(SECTION A)
DESCRIPTION
Duration
Amount
(in million PKR)
A. Salaries/Honorarium of PI
(Maximum Rs.20,000/-)
(Salary/Honorarium Only for PI)
Honorarium of Co-PI (Not Allowed)
Research Associates (Not Allowed)
Subtotal:
(SECTION B)
B1.
Permanent Lab Equipment (Other than Computer/Laptop, Printer &
Scanner)
Subtotal:
B2
Computer/Laptop along with Printer & Scanner and All other Computer
Accessories (0.08 Million maximum)
Subtotal:
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(SECTION C)
C.
Expandable Supplies, Chemicals / Lab Consumable Items
Subtotal:
(SECTION D)
D.
Office / Office Furniture etc. (Maximum 0.075 million)
Subtotal:
(SECTION E)
E1.
Literature, documentation, information, contingencies, postage,
Miscellaneous (Maximum 0.02 million)
Subtotal:
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E2.
Local Travel / Research Training / Seminar Conferences
Subtotal:
(SECTION F)
F. Indirect cost (University overheads)
Maximum 0.075
a.
02 % of total cost to meet the office
support, utilities, etc. where no ORIC
office is established.
b. 15 % of total cost to meet the office
support, utilities, etc. where ORIC office
is established.
Subtotal:
Grand Total Section
(A + B + C + D + E + F) = 0.5 million
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H.
JUSTIFICATION (Please justify your request in a background of the existing facilities
available at the host Institute.)
B.
Permanent Equipment:
B1.
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B2.
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Expandable Supplies (must be justified)
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Section E1 & E2 (must be justified)
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SUBMITTED BY THE PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATOR:
Signature: ______________________
Name: ______________________________
Date: ____________
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COMMENTS FROM THE CO-PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATOR (Significance of the
Project& Relevancy to the Department / Community Needs)
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Signature: _______________________
STAMP
ENDORSEMENT OF THE HEAD OF INSTITUTION (Vice-chancellor/Rector of
University, Director of Degree-awarding Institutions)
Name: _______________________
Signature: ____________________
Date: ________________________
Phone: ______________________
Mobile: ______________________
Email: _______________________
STAMP
Important Notes:
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Please submit three copies of this concept paper (One in original & two photocopies,
all duly bound)
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Ensure to attach the CVs of PI & CoPI (one copy only, in original binder)
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The TTS PIs must attach the TTS Joining report & Appointment Letter (one copy
only, in original binder)
Apply in Confidence to:
MS AFEEFA IRSHAD
DEPUTY DIRECTOR (R&D)
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT DIVISION,
HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN,
H-9, ISLAMABAD.
Email: airshad@hec.gov.pk
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