Annexure II
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Guidelines for the Formulation
of Research Fellowship Proposal
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Statement of the Problem | |
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The problem to be investigated should be stated
clearly and briefly in the research proposal with key questions,
and location of the problem in theoretical context of the concerned
discipline. The significance of the problem, the contribution which
the proposed study is expected to make to the theory and methodology
as well as its practical importance, and national relevance should
be specifically indicated.
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Overview of Literature | |
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Summarizing the current status of research in
the area including major findings, the project proposal should clearly
demonstrate the relevance or insufficiency of the findings or approaches
for the investigation of the problem at hand.
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The Conceptual Framework | |
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Given the problem and the theoretical perspective
for investigation of the problem, the proposal should clearly indicate
the concepts to be used and demonstrate their relevance for the
study. Besides, the dimension of empirical reality that needs to
be explored for investigating the problem should also be specified.
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Research Questions or Hypotheses | |
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Given the conceptual framework and the specification
of dimensions, the specific questions to be answered through the
proposed research should be sharply formulated. In the case of an
explanatory research design, specification of variables and posting
of relationship among them through specific hypotheses must form
a part of the research proposal.
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Coverage | |
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If in the light of the questions raised or the
hypotheses proposed to be tested, sampling becomes necessary,
complete information on the Universe of Study, Sampling Frame, and Units
of Observation and Sampling Size should be given. If the study requires
any control groups, they should be specifically mentioned. An explanation
about the determination of size and type of sample will also be
necessary. Proposals not requiring a sample selection should specify
their strategy appropriately and describe the rationale.
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Data Collection | |
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The different types of data that are proposed
to be gathered should be specifically mentioned. The source for
such type of data and the tools and techniques that will be used
for collecting different types of data should be specified.
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Data Processing | |
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The manner in which the different types of data
will be processed, the tabulation plan and the type of data that
will be processed through the computer, should be explained in detail.
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