HOW TO APPLY

• The programme accepts concept papers throughout the year on a format available on PSF website www.psf.gov.pk/download.
• The applicants are required to submit soft copy of the research proposals on prescribed proforma as “Concept paper” (in one single file) to Director Research Support on nslp.psf@gmail.com.

SUBMISSION OF FIRST/SECOND ANNUAL TECHNICAL REPORT TO PAKISTAN SCIENCE FOUNDATION

The First / Second Annual Technical Reports are to be prepared as per guidelines given below:

• TITLE  PAGE: The following information be tabulated on the title page:

FIRST/SECOND ANNUAL TECHNICAL REPORT
Project Title:

• Conducted under Pakistan Science Foundation Grant No./Project No.
• Name of Principal Investigator:
• Name of Research Associate:
• Name of Institution:
• Signature and stamps of PI and Head of Institution
• SUMMARY: A clear and concise statement in non technical language, including an explanation of the research problem and results achieved during the report period be given on a separate page.
• DETAILED REPORT:- This section of the report should be prepared in a style similar to scientific papers for publication, except that it should contain more substantiating data and other details than would normally be used in such a publication. The detailed report should consist of the following:
• Project Title: Full Title of the Project be given.
• Report Period: The Period of Ist/2nd Project year, be indicated.
• Introduction:- It should contain a concise statement of the problem, brief summary of previous knowledge in the field of research and specific objective(s) to be achieved under the project.
• Experimental Procedures:- The procedure/methodology used for research work during the report period be described. There is no need to give every individual experiment or the routine techniques where identification by name or reference would be sufficient. If new procedures have been developed, old procedures modified or unusual measurements or calculations made, these should be described with sufficient details to enable other trained scientists to conduct similar operations. In case a new or modified equipment has been developed, its detailed description, preferably with drawings, should be included.
• Results:- The accomplishments made during the report period, towards the achievement of project objectives, be described alongwith pertinent data.
• Discussion:- An incisive discussion on interpretation and significance of data obtained and its comparison with the derived information from the available data alongwith difficult phases in the experimentation, if any, be given.
• Conclusions:- A brief statement of one or two paragraphs, describing the conclusions drawn from the data collected/results achieved, be given.
• Future Plan of Work:- A brief outline of the research to be undertaken and the approach to be used for achieving the project objectives during the next year be given.
• Publications:- State if the project results so far achieved are publishable/submitted for publication during the report period. If so, the details thereof be given.
• Graduate Degrees:- Indicate whether the research staff under this project is registered for M.Phil./Ph. D. degrees. If so, the topic of their thesis alongwith copy of their Registration Certificate be provided.
• List of Scientists: Scientists and other personnel who have been actively involved in this project alongwith percentage of their time devoted during the report period be listed here.
• Bibliography: List of literature references relevant to the project be provided.
• Table of Contents: The report should contain table of contents alongwith page numbers.

NOTE: 

• Report Size: Report be prepared on 8 ½ x 11 ¾ size paper and typed recto-verso in 1 ½ space.
• Copies Required: A total no of sixteen copies of annual report are to be submitted. Three copies are submitted before evaluation and remaining are submitted after evaluation of the report.
• Endorsement:         At least one copy of 1st / 2nd Annual Report should be sent though proper channel signed and stamped by the PI and Head of the Institution on title page.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: Pakistan Science Foundation, 1-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad, P.O. Box 1121, Telex 54080 PSFIDPK
Fax 9202468

Submission of Concept Paper for Financial Assistance
under Natural Sciences Linkage Programme

• Title of the Project:

• Short Rationale of the Project:

• Major Objectives:

• Outcomes of the Project:

• Project Domain: (Please Tick relevant)

Estimated Budget of the Project:

Project Duration:

Proposed Date of Initiation:

• Major Equipment Required:

• Possibility of Commercialization:

• End-user(s) Keen to Adopt the Project Results:

• Brief CV of Principal Investigator:

Full name
Present Position and Status (TTS/BPS/Contract)					Major field of specialization
Postal Address
Telephone		Mobile					e-mail address
Publications related to the field of Concept Paper
Publications in last 03 years
Trainings obtained related to the field of Concept Paper
Students supervised			Ph.D
			MPhil
			MSc

 

SUBMISSION OF FINAL TECHNICAL REPORT TO PAKISTAN SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Final reports are considered as public information, therefore, a good final report is essential to indicate
the successful completion of a project. The report should be so prepared as to provide a complete and
logical story of the research accomplishments including the project objectives and significance of the
results obtained. Data obtained during the early years of the project should be re-evaluated in the light of
later experiments, to ensure that no important points have been overlooked or given improper emphasis
in earlier reports.
The format alongwith guidelines for preparation of the final report is as under:
1. TITLE PAGE: The following information should be tabulated on the title page:
FINAL REPORT
Project Title:
Conducted under Pakistan Science Foundation Grant No.(Project No.)
Name of Principal Investigator:
Name of Research Associate(s):
Name of Institution:
2. SUMMARY:- It should consist of a short clear statement in non-technical language of about
500 words about the research problem, accomplishment made in achieving the project
objectives and significance of research findings.
3. DETAILED REPORT:- This part of the report, intended for scientists well acquainted with
relevant field of research, should consist of the following:
(i) Project Title: Full Title of the Project be given.
(ii) Project Period The dates of Project Initiation & Completion be given.
(iii) Introduction:- A brief summary of previous knowledge in the field, research
problem investigated and results obtained vis-à-vis project objectives be given.
(iv) Experimental Procedures:- The procedure/methodology adopted for achieving the
project objectives be described. Routine operations/techniques be avoided where
identification by name or reference is possible. If new procedures have been
developed, old procedures modified and unusual measurements or calculations
made, these should be described with sufficient details to enable other trained

scientists to conduct similar experiments. If new or modified equipment has been
developed, a detailed description, preferably with drawings, should be included.
(v) Results:- The research accomplishment made in achieving the project objectives
during the entire life of project be described alongwith substantiating data/graph and
diagrams in support of these results.
(vi) Discussion:- An incisive discussion on the interpretation of the results achieved and
its comparison with the derived information from the available data in the relevant
field be given.
(vii) Conclusions:- The conclusions drawn from the results under this project,
significance of these results alongwith their applications in other fields be given.
Patentable ideas originating from this research, if any, be also indicated.
(viii) Need for additional Research:- Any phase of the research on which further work is
desirable, including observations on work which could not be pursued, be indicated.
(ix) Publications/patent Applications:- All publications resulting from this research be
listed by giving exact title, authors, journal, volume, page number, and date. State
whether the manuscripts and reprints have been submitted/accepted for publications
Patent applications filed/to be filed may also be indicated.
(x) M.Phil/Ph.D Degrees:- Name(s) of the research personnel/associates who have
received/will receive M. Phil or Ph.D. degree on the basis of research carried out
under this project, be given.
(xi) List of Scientists:- Names of scientists and technicians who actively participated in
the research work with percentage of time devoted by them to the project be given.
(xii) Bibliography: List of literature references relevant to the project be provided.
(xiii) Table of Contents: The report should countable table of contents alongwith page numbers.
NOTE:
1. Report Size: Report be prepared on 8 ½ x 11 ¾ size paper and typed recto-verso in 1 ½ space.
2. Copies Required: Sixteen (16) copies of annual report are to be submitted to the Foundation.
3. Endorsement: At least one copy of final report should be sent Through Proper Channel
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: Pakistan Science Foundation, 1-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, , Islamabad, P.O. Box 1121, Telex 54080 PSFIDPK
Fax 9202468

FISCAL REPORT OF PSF FUNDED PROJECTS
REPORT PERIOD
From ________________to_________________
1. Name of Grantee Institution:____________________________________________________
2. Project No:___________________________________________________________________
3. Project Title:_________________________________________________________________
4. Sanctioned Amount of Grant:___________________________________________________
SUMMARY STATUS OF FUNDSAMOUNT

     

PART-II NON RECURRING EXPENDITURE INCURRED
FROM GRANT FUNDS DURING THIS PERIOD
14. Cost of permanent equipment purchased:
(Attach list of equipment with copies of paid invoices.
In cases, where order has been placed for purchase of
equipment, documents thereof be provided).
________________________

15. Total grant fund spent during report period:
________________________ (add costs at S.Nos.13 and 14)
16. Interest earned on grant funds deposit or income
________________________ from the project if any, during report period:
17. ENDORSEMENT:
________________________

Signature of the Principal Investigator:
Official Stamp with Date:________________________
Signature of the Authorized official for Grantee Institution:
Official Stamp with data:________________________
Signature of the Resident Auditor of Institution:________________________
Official Stamp and date  

Contact detail:

SUBMISSION OF SEMI-ANNUAL TECHNICAL REPORT TO
PAKISTAN SCIENCE FOUNDATION
1. Project No:________________________________________________________________
2. Project Title:______________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
3. Name of Institution:________________________________________________________
4. Name of Principal Investigator:______________________________________________
5. Name of Research Associate:
alongwith date of his appointment:- __________________________________________
6. Status of Research Associate’s
enrolement for M.Phil / Ph.D:_______________________________________________
7. Date of Initiation of Project:_________________________________________________
8. Report period: From:_____________________To:_____________________________
9. Summary of progress for this report period:___________________________________
(Use Separate Sheets)
10. Significant findings, if any:__________________________________________________
11. Endorsement:
Signature of Principal Investigator:__________________________________________
Official Stamp:
Signature of the Institutional Head:__________________________________________
Official Stamp
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: Pakistan Science Foundation, 1-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, , Islamabad, P.O. Box 1121, Telex 54080 PSFIDPK Fax
9202468

• concept-paper-nslp-120617.doc
• FISCAL REPORT OF PSF FUNDED PROJECTS.doc
• Proforma PSF-Research Proposal .doc
• Semi-Annual Technical .doc