APPLICATION FOR SEEKING GRANT ASSISTANCE FROM R & D FUND OF
NABARD FOR PROJECTS/STUDIES
(Please attach separate sheets wherever necessary, all the points indicated, may be answered
compulsorily)
1. Title of the Research Project /
study :
2. Name of the Agency, Email,
Phone No. and Complete
Address :
3. Status of the Applicant :
a. Whether individual or
organisation :
b. If organisation, its constitution
in brief :
c. Mandate of the organisation
and its main activities :
4. Information regarding Principal
Investigator (PI):
a. Name/Designation / Department :
b. Brief biodata indicating his
specialised interests, particularly
in relation to the proposed
research work :
c. List of important publications in
the current or related fields:
(clearly indicate names of co-
authors, if any, full title, name of
journal, volume, year, page
numbers in chronological order as
a separate Annexure ):
d. List of other important research
projects/schemes being carried
out by the Principal Investigator
and the sponsoring agency with
financial support from various
agencies / organisations :
Sl.No. Name of agency Title of the Scheme Period
i From To
ii
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4.5 Details of any projects funded by NABARD which
was/is being implemented at the sponsoring institution
4.6 Patents obtained & Details thereof
5. Information regarding other research staff to be
associated with the investigation / research person wise
a. Name/Designation/Department :
b. Brief bio data indicating his/her specialised interest
particularly in relation to the proposed research work
c. List of important publications in the current or related
field (clearly indicate names of co-authors, if any, full
title, name of journal, volume, year, page numbers in
chronological order as a separate Annexure) :
d. List of other research projects / schemes being carried
out by the Co-Investigator and the sponsoring agency
with financial support from various agencies /
organisations
Sl.No. Name of agency Title of the Scheme Period
i From To
ii
iii
5.5. Details of any projects funded by NABARD which was / is being implemented at the
institution to which the co-investigators belong:
Sl.No. Name of agency Title of scheme Period
i From To
ii
iii
5.6. Patents obtained and details thereof :
6. Availability of technical staff :
7. Actual location where the research work will be carried
out :
8. Whether the project has been / was submitted to any
other agency and, if so, what was their feedback?
9. Specify (self-contained details) the nature of research
project proposed to be undertaken with assistance from
the R & D Fund of NABARD) :
9.1 Objectives :
(Should be precise, result oriented and achievable
within a specified period of time. Before stating the
objectives, a statement of the importance and the
relevance of the problem in the background of which
the objectives have been formulated, may be given. The
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assumptions made and a clear-cut formulation of the
basic hypothesis to be tested may also be given.)
9.2 Practical / Scientific utility : (Practical utility of the
project including socio-economic implications of the
results likely to be achieved through this project,
necessity for further research indicating the gap in the
knowledge on the subject.)
9.3 Clearly state how the research proposal would benefit
NABARD?
9.4 Review of research conducted / being conducted on the
subject in India and abroad.
a. At the sponsoring institution: (State preliminary work
already done, techniques standardised data collected
etc.):
b Research work done and in progress in India :
c. Research work done and in progress in abroad :
d. Review of literature available on the subject :
10. Technical Feasibility
i. Explain the technical feasibility:
ii. In what way the proposed research is technically
different from those undertaken by Agricultural
Universities, ICAR, IARI, ICMR, CSIR and agencies
already working on the subject? What is the
uniqueness of the proposed work?
iii. What technical innovations are proposed to be
introduced?
11. Sample Size & Methodology :
(This is an informative statement indicating essential
items of contemplated programme giving insight into
the methodology and experimental techniques to be
employed for executing the research programmes/plan.
For technical projects, information on sketch of
experiments, treatments proposed, observations to be
collected, statistical analysis, etc. Whether these studies
cover all the objectives? Relevant quantitative data on
sample size like area of field trials, size of plots,
number of greenhouse pot cultures etc., to be given). A
well prepared year wise/quarter wise plan of work is
essential for the appraisal of research proposal.
12. Observations :
i. The main items of observations is to be recorded: (Give a
list of all major observations / parameters including
chemical, biochemical, biometrics, etc., of laboratory, field,
and glass house studies).
ii. Arrangements for analysing and processing the data.
iii. The items of investigation for which collaboration with
other agencies is required / proposed : (indicate the
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collaboration with other Section / Department / Institutions)
13. Duration of project / study and phases of the work plan
i. Total duration in days / weeks / months :
ii. Equivalent number of quarters :
iii. Weekly / quarter wise phasing of activities / work plan: (If
more than one experiment / study to be conducted, a flow
chart may be given as shown below)
Sl. Quarter/Week (s)/ Day(s) Activities/Tasks to be Accomplished
No.
1.
2.
3.
14. Staff requirements : Details of research, technical and other investigating staff actually to
be employed in the project may be provided as under :
Sl. Qualifications Designation No. Scale of Pay (Rs.)
No.
i
ii
iii
15. Financial Aspects
i. The following financial particulars may be furnished indicating the year wise / item
wise recurring and non recurring expenditure. (Details as to how these estimations are
made and justification for each item to be given)
A. Non-recurring Expenditure
Sl. Items Year I Year II Total
No.
B. Recurring Expenditure
Sl. No. Items Year I Year II Total
i. Salary / Honorarium
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ii. Travel
iii. Stationery, typing, printing etc.
iv. Contingencies (specify)
v. Other (specify)
Total
Grand Total (A+B)
Note :
i. Perquisites like LFC, medical expenses, etc., should not be
included.
ii. Indicate particulars of capital expenditure included in the project
and justification for inclusion of each item (except a few
additional laboratory equipment, medicines and chemicals
essentially required, other items will not be considered. In case
of equipment, justify the include specifications and quotations).
16. Details of Expenditure Sharing
i. Share of the Agency:
ii. Share of NABARD:
17. Any other details, relevant to the project:
18. Certificate / Undertaking:
A. Certified that:
i. The research work proposed under the
project does not in any way duplicate the
research work already done or being carried
out elsewhere.
ii. No research project in the proposed area is
ongoing in the agency or in any other
agency, as a part of normal or sponsored
research.
iii. The proposed research does not fall within
the normal and routine activities of the
applicant / agency.
iv. The proposed research / study has the
approval of the competent authority of the
applicant / agency
v. That the facilities and infrastructure of the
institution will be made available for the
study / research.
B. We undertake:
i. To commence and complete the work as per
the approval time schedule, if sanctioned.
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ii. That the project / study will be open to any
designated team of NABARD at any point of
time.
iii. To refund at once the entire amount of grant
provided by NABARD if the amount is not
utilised for the approved purpose or found
misused.
iv. To maintain separate accounts showing
details of income and expenditure in respect
of each of the projects for which the
assistance is extended by NABARD
v. To submit periodic expenditure statement
and utilisation certificates prescribed by
NABARD from time to time.
vi. That we shall not publish the reports or
results of research without written prior
permission from NABARD.
vii. That NABARD's support to the project
would be acknowledged at the appropriate
places (i.e., at the site, in the report, etc.).
viii. To share, with Nabard, the monetary benefits
in terms of patents / royalties, if any, arising
out of the research / study.
ix. That the principal investigator will continue
to work on the project and shall be
transferred elsewhere till the completion of
the project.
19. Bank Details
i. Name of the account holder to whom the
payment is to be made (as appearing in the
bank account) :
ii. Name of the Bank :
iii. Name, Address & Contact details of the
Branch :
iv. Account Number :
v. RTGS /NEFT/IFS Code :
vi. Type of account (Savings / Current etc.)
20. Permanent Account Number (PAN) of the
Agency
21. Whether exempted from TDS? If yes,
attach the copy of exemption certificate as
per Section 194 J of Income Tax Act,
1961
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Note : Please submit the application, fully complete in all details, as per the format, including
ban account and tax details to facilitate the process, failing which the application shall not be
considered.
1. Signature 2. Signature
Name and Designation Name and Designation
Date : Date :
( Principal Investigator ) ( Director of Research / Vice Chancellor )
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