To ensure consistency and clarity in research grant submissions, applicants are required to use the official structure and complete the standard forms listed below.
Each research proposal should include the following sections in Word format:
Project Title
Principal Investigator (PI) Name
Affiliation (College/Department)
Date of Submission
A concise summary (150–250 words) highlighting objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes.
Statement of the problem
Review of relevant literature
Justification and significance of the study
Clear, specific, and measurable objectives or hypotheses.
Research design and approach
Data collection and analysis methods
Timeline of activities
Scientific contribution
Institutional and/or community benefit
Potential for future funding or publications
Detailed table of estimated costs (equipment, materials, services, etc.)
Explanation of how each cost supports the project
Properly formatted list of sources (APA, MLA, or institutional standard)
Charts, figures, ethics approval, tools, or questionnaires
Please ensure the following forms are completed and submitted along with your proposal:
Institutional Support Letter (Signed by the Department Head or Dean)
Detailed Budget Breakdown Form (with justifications)
Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the Principal Investigator (Institutional or standard academic format)
Ethics Approval Form (Required if human/animal subjects are involved)
Before submitting your grant application, verify that you have:
Completed the full proposal using the official template
Signed the institutional support letter
Attached a detailed and justified budget
Submitted a current version of your CV
Included ethics approval (if applicable)
Submitted all materials via the official online form before the deadline
