NWFP Agricultural University Peshawar, Pakistan

DIRECTORATE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
NWFP AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
PESHAWAR

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Call for Preliminary Project Proposals under University Endowment Fund

NWFP Agricultural University Peshawar invites applications for project proposals from the Scientists/Researchers/Development Practitioners who are actively involved in the dissemination of adoptive technology to the farming community in agriculture and livestock sectors, for the award of research grants under the AUP Endowment Fund.

These grants shall be highly competitive and preference shall be given to the project proposals addressing issues relating to the productivity, profitability, competitiveness and sustainability of Agriculture Sector with focus on small farmers and women development.
The project proposals shall mainly focus but not restricted to the fields of Biotechnology, Food Security, Marketing & Commercialization, Products Development, Food Safety etc. in NWFP & FAT A.

The preliminary project proposals shall be submitted on the prescribed proforma along with guidelines available at the University website (www.aup.edu.pk) to the undersigned within one month from the date of this advertisement and the same after evaluation by the Technical Committee will be notified accordingly. The University has the right to reject any project proposal without assigning any reason.

GUIDE FOR THE COMPLETION OF AUP ENDOWMENT FUND PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL

At the first stage, a preliminary proposal in form of concept paper is required on the enclosed format.  Preliminary proposals are brief out lines for evaluation of research ideas. These also provides an opportunity to the reviewer for constructive input, before a full proposal is written.
A preliminary proposal should be brief, yet it should include as complete information as possible especially under objectives, and plan of work, so that a professional scientist in the subject area can properly evaluate and offer comments and suggestions. The guide lines for the preparation of preliminary proposals are given as under:

1. Title:
Title should be brief accurate and be self  explanatory.

2. Applicant’s Details:
(a,b&c)  Principal Investigator will be responsible for implementation and will participate in it and Co-Principal Investigator will be provided only in the project involving inter- disciplinary research. In  addition to the Principal Investigator,  a list of  professional, technical and other personnel  to be engaged in the project alongwith 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.

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

4. Abstract/ Justification:
A short summary (one or two paragraphs) written in terms understandable to an informed layperson and justify how this project benefit agriculture in Pakistan.

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

6. 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.”

7. 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.

8. Proposed Budget:
Mention total budget requirement  according  to the Table.

Copies Required:
Four Copies of preliminary proposal should be submitted to ALP Secretariat, PARC

DIRECTOR
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Address: Directorate of Planning & Development, NWFP Agricultural University Peshawar
Phone: 091-9216328