PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL/CONCEPT PAPER

At the first stage preliminary proposals in form of concept papers   will be invited normally once in a year through advertisements in the national newspapers of repute. All proposals should be addressed to the Executive Director (ALP) ALP Secretariat, PARC on the following format. (Annexure-II).

Title

Title should be brief accurate and be self-explanatory.

Applicant's Details

Principal Investigator will be responsible for implementation and will participate in it and Co-Principal Investigator will be provided only in the project involving inters- disciplinary research. In addition to the Principal Investigator, a list of professional, technical and other personnel to be engaged in the project along with their qualifications; experience and duties should be given.  The Bio-data of Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator should be attached with the proposal to judge the competence of Investigators to undertake the proposed research.

Overseas Cooperative Scientists/Organization

which will be directly involved in research in Overseas or those which will provide technical services for Identify any Overseas Scientists/Organization willing to cooperate in the proposal i.e.those  which no funds are required from GOP budget. Also elaborate how the linkages & coordination with cooperating organization will be strengthened.

Abstract/ Justification

A brief statement of the problems/issues to be researched and its significance for sustainable agriculture and explains how the proposal is important to the society and benefit agriculture in Pakistan –estimated number of beneficiaries. Also give a brief statement of prior work that supports the need to do this work and on which the work proposed in this application is based (if any).The proposal should be well oriented and well focused for finding a solution to a problem .Please also review the similar work being done elsewhere or already done, particularly in Pakistan and that there is no duplication

 Duration

Give time (Months) required for completion of the proposal. A  period of 36 months would normally be appropriate.

 Objectives

Objective represents the desired future situation giving solution to the identified problems. The objectives should be in quantitative terms. Please do not give statement like, “it will increase agricultural production in the country.” 

Plan of Work

Briefly state the major activities year-wise and their location and brief description of the research methods to be used.  It is valuable to break-up the activities into specific tasks, which can each be assessed for outcome and linked to proposal objectives and benefits. This is not a restatement of the objectives. This section should describe, in technical terms, how the project objectives will be achieved.

Proposed Budget

Mention total budget requirement according to the Table.

Operating Cost

It includes Research Fellow / Contractual Staff, Supplies / Materials, Transportation of Goods, Travel Cost (Both domestic and international), Rents, Contractual Services, Indirect Cost, DPLs, Honoraria etc

Capital Cost

It includes, permanent research equipments, animals etc. Capital assets should not exceed 40%of the total cost. Building construction is not an item covered by the grant program.

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