University Grants Commission
Second Higher Education Project (SHEP)
A support of International Development Association to the Government of Nepal
PRIMARY SELECTION RESULTS OF CONCEPT PAPER
UNDER INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH GRANTS
The Institutions selected in primary round of evaluation of concept paper submitted to UGC for
institutional research grants within the following clusters are requested to develop detailed
proposal under the prescribed format. The proposal should be submitted within 12th Asadh 2066
(26th June 2009).
The primary selection list includes the following clusters;
1. Humanities and Law
2. Science and Technology
Detailed proposal must be delivered, along with application form, to UGC on or before 12th
Asadh 2066 (26th June 2009), in hard copy as well as in CD version. Please visit our website:
www.ugcnepal.edu.np for application form, prescribed format of proposal and other information.
Final selection will be made on the basis of the submitted detailed proposal and given evaluation
criteria.
For further details, please contact:
Research Division, University Grants Commission
Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, Post Box: 10796, Telephone: 6638548, 6638550, Fax: 6638552
E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.ugcnepal.edu.np
[Note: See Next Page for Results].
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CLUSTER: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
SELECTED INSTITUTIONS
Amrit Science Campus
Central Dept. of Geology, TU
Central Dept. of Biotech, TU
Amrit Science Campus
College of Biomed Eng.& Applied Science
St.Xavier College, Maitighar
P.K.Campus, Bagbazar
Roshani Manandhar
Dr. Naresh Kaji Tamrakar
Dr. Tribikram Bhattarai
Giriraj Tripathi
Dr. Uma Shrivastava
Anima Shrestha
Krishna Das Manandhar
CLUSTER: HUMANITIES AND LAW
SELECTED INSTITUTIONS
Nepal Bhasa Kendrya Bibhag, T.U.
P.N.Campus, Pokhara
The School of Humanaties, Pok U
Central Dept. of Geography,TU
Lake City College and Research Center, TU
School of Arts, KU
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TEAM LEADERS
TEAM LEADERS
Prof. Dr. Shundar K. Joshi
Dr. Dirgha Man Gurung
Prof. Dr. Indra Pd. Tiwari
Dr. Narendra Raj Khanal
Bidhya Bhattarai
Sabita Aryal
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RESEARCH DIVISION
APPLICATION FORM FOR INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH
(For Team Leader)
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT/ CAMPUS
INSTITUTE/ FACULTY:
UNIVERSITY:
MAILING ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
TOPIC OF THE PROJECT:
MOBILE:
PROPOSED PROJECT DURATION IN MONTHS
Email :
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION OF THE STUDY:
PROPOSED STARTING DATE:
TEAM LEADER’S FULL NAME:
GENDER:
CITIZENSHIP:
POSITION :
HIGHEST DEGREE :
DATE OF BIRTH:
2. TEAM LEADER’S ACADEMIC RECORDS (SLC onwards in the order of latest first)
Degree
Passed Year
Major Group/ Subjects
Division/
Grade %
Board or University
(Please use additional sheet/s, if required)
3. EMPLOYMENT RECORD (in the order of latest first; list the jobs longer than 6 months)
Period of Service
From
To
Designation
(Please use additional sheet, if required)
Employer’s Name and Address
Temporary/
Permanent
4. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (maximum FIVE events)
Title of the Study
Employer: University or Any Other Agency
Study Duration
5. PUBLICATIONS RECORDS (maximum FIVE publications)
Date of
Publication
Title
Employer/University/Publisher
6. TEAM MEMBERS (Mention the name of researchers to be involved)
a. …………………………………….
b. ……………………………………..
c. …………………………………….
d. ……………………………………..
e. …………………………………….
f.
…………………………………….
(Separate form of team members should be attached with this form as per the prescribed format)
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7. SCOPE OF INVOLVING YOUNG RESEARCHERS & UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN THE
PROPOSED RESEARCH
Please specify precisely how the other young researchers and university students in the research project would be involved.
8. DETAILED PROPOSAL
(Limit it to about 15-20 pages to prepare the Research Proposal using following major components)
SECTION I: INTRODUCTION
EXAMPLE:
I.
TITLE
II.
CONTEXT/ RATIONALE
III. OBJECTIVES
IV. RESEARCH QUESTIONS/ PROBLEMS
V.
SIGNIFICANCE
VI. SCOPE
VII. LIMITATION
VIII.CHAPTER LAYOUT
SECTION II: PROPOSED METHODOLOGY
EXAMPLE
I.
THEORETICAL/ CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
II.
STUDY DESIGN
III. SAMPLE
IV. METHOD OF DATACOLLECTION/ GENERATION/ LAB METHOD
V.
TOOLS
VI. DATA ANALYSIS SCHEME
VII. MINIMIZATION OF ERROR/ RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY
VIII.METHODOLOGICAL LIMITATIONS
IX. WORK SCHEDULE
SECTION III: BUDGETING
Provide with a tabular form of detailed information related to the cost of this study including research costs, experimentation, books,
study visits, seminar disseminations, technology and equipments, patents, publications, and printing and stationary, fringe contribution
for the parent institution for the development of research infrastructure, etc. Also mention the various sources of funding. The financial
contribution provided by UGC may not be sufficient to meet all study expenses.
SECTION IV: EXPECTED OUTCOMES OR RESULTS OF THE STUDY
Briefly explain what do you intend to identify from this study and how would it be useful to various agencies in future.
SECTION V: COLLECTION OF BIBLIOGRAPHIES FOR REVIEWS
Make a list of various publications, reports, journals, and other materials that you have already collected for the purpose of better
understanding of the subject matter and its use in this study, and also mention how each of the collected material would serve in this
mission.
The proposal should not exceed 20 pages.
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9. ATTESTATION BY THE HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION
Certified that the statements made above have been verified and found to be true. If the application is
selected the researchers will be provided with full support from our institution to execute the research
study funded by UGC. I understand that this research work will be carried out on behalf of this
institution and I take responsibility to have this research completed within the stipulated time. If the
progress is found unsatisfactory that may result in termination of funding as well as recovery of full
amount spent in connection with this award as per UGC regulation.
Name: _________________
______
Signature:
________________
Designation:
________________
Date:
________________
Official Seal:
10. UNDERTAKING BY THE TEAM LEADER
It is solemnly affirmed that I have read and understood the conditions of the award of this program
advertised in the press and UGC Website and that the decision of the UGC would be final and
binding. In the event that my progress is found unsatisfactory at the periodic evaluation during the
period of my study, I shall be liable to disciplinary action which may result in termination my
involvement in this project.
Date:
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Team Leader’s Signature: _______________________
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RESEARCH DIVISION
APPLICATION FORM FOR INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH
(For Team Member)
GENERAL INFORMATION
TEAM MEMBER’S FULL NAME
GENDER
CITIZENSHIP
HIGHEST DEGREE
POSITION
DEPARTMENT/ CAMPUS
FACULTY/ INSTITUTION
UNIVERSITY
DATE OF BIRTH
MAILING ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
MOBILE
Email
2. ACADEMIC RECORDS (SLC onwards in the order of latest first)
Degree
Passed Year
Major Group/ Subjects
Division/
Grade %
Board or University
(Please use additional sheet/s, if required)
3. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (maximum FIVE events)
Title of the Study
Employer: University or Any Other Agency
Study Duration
4. PUBLICATIONS RECORDS (maximum FIVE publications)
Date of
Publication
Title
Employer/University/Publisher
5. ATTESTATION BY THE HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION
Certified that the statements made above have been verified and found to be true. If the application is
selected the researchers will be provided with full support from our institution to execute the research
study funded by UGC.
Name: _______________________
Signature:
________________
Designation:
________________
Date:
________________
Official Seal:
6. UNDERTAKING BY THE APPLICANT
It is solemnly affirmed that I have read and understood the conditions of the award of this program
advertised in the press and UGC Website and that the decision of the UGC would be final and
binding. In the event that my progress is found unsatisfactory at the periodic evaluation during the
period of my study, I shall be liable to disciplinary action which may result in termination of my
involvement as well as recovery of full amount spent in connection with this award as per UGC
regulation.
Date:
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Team Member’s Signature: _______________________
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Evaluation Criteria for Institutional Research Proposals 2065/66
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Indicators
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Team Leader’s Academic Records (5)
Distinction (5)
First Division (4)
Up to Second (3)
Team Leader’s Publication (10)*
Indexed/Refereed: (1 or more : 10)
Recognized Professional journal: (2 ×no. of publication up to 3 = 6)
National conference paper: (1×no. of publication up to 2 =2)
International Conference Paper (2 ×no. of publication up to 2 = 4)
Team Leader’s Experience of Research Involvement (5)
PhD thesis supervision: 3 or more (5), up to two (3)
Master/ M Phil thesis supervision: 3 or more (2), up to two (1)
No. of research projects conducted (1×5 = 5)
Women, Dalit /or Underprivileged Team Leader or Team Member (10)
Woman (6)
Women from Dalit or Underprivileged group (10)
Male from Dalit or Underprivileged group (6)
Involving young graduates and faculties (10)**
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a. Two Faculty teachers or more (5)
One Faculty (teacher) (2)
b. Two Young Graduates or more (5)
One young graduate (2)
Proposal Evaluation (60)
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Note:
*The marking will be calculated on the basis of maximum score.
** The young graduates and faculty exclude the team leader. The young graduate refers to the person
completing masters’ degree within five years till the date of submission of the proposal or master’s level student
having completed course work and undergoing thesis work but the age limit in both the cases is 40 years.
Please note that for detail proposal team leader cannot be changed. He/she remains the same as
mentioned in the Concept Paper.
Marking Scheme for Institutional/Faculty Research Grants of Detailed Proposal
Evaluation
By Expert Evaluator
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b.
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Indicators
Title of Proposed Research
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Reflection of the proposed study on the title(3)
Framing of the title structure (2)
Background Information
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Contextual information (5), Issue/ Problem identification (5)
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b.
c.
d.
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Research Objectives
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General objectives (2)
Specific objectives/Research Questions (3)
Title - objective/Research Question match (2)
Objectives/ Achievable/Doable (3)
Rationale/ Significance of the Study
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a. Academic Significance (10)
(New knowledge, knowledge modification, addition or confirmation of previous
knowledge)
b. Application Use (10)
(Industry, business, national issue, teaching/learning)
5
Theoretical Aspect/Conceptual Framework
10
Theoretical Background (5),Conceptual Framework (5)
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a.
b.
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a.
b.
c.
Research Methodology and Data Analysis
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Research design/ Approach (10), Justification (2),
Information collection/generation (5), Framework for analysis (3), Work plan (3),
Budget (2)
Expected Outcome of Study
10
Clarity in listing expected outcomes (4)
Consistency of the outcomes with objectives and Methodology (3)
Relevance (social/ economic/ knowledge/ national issues)(3)
8
Literature Review
5
(Listing/Description/Analysis/Conclusiveness)
9
Standard of Format
5
References/Indexing/Footnotes/ Chapter Outline
Score