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PROJECT RESEARCH PROPOSAL & BUDGET (non thesis Option) Fund No.
(This form should be submitted to CGS within 5 weeks from the beginning of the semester the student registered in Project)
Student’s name:
Student’s No:
Program: Area:
E-mail: Tel:
Submitting for the first time After making the Scrutinizer’s amendments
Making amendments on the proposal Re-submitting a new proposal
To be completed by student’s supervisor*
Name of Supervisor: Univ. Id. No.:
Department/ College: Area of specialization:
Project Title (Details of the research proposal should be attached ):
Area of specialization of Project:
Requested budget (in Kuwaiti Dinar): (Details of the proposed budget (max. K.D. 750/-) should be attached)
* In case of changing the proposal: Yes No
Previously approved budget, (if any*): K.D. (*Details of spending the earlier approved budget should be attached)
Signature of Student: Date:
Signature & seal of Supervisor: Date:
PART B - Program Director
Approved Not Approved
Remarks:
Signature & seal of Program Director: Date:
PART C - College of Graduate Studies:
Approved budget (in Kuwaiti Dinar):
Remarks:
Approved Not Approved
Signature of Vice Dean for Academic Affairs: Date:
*(1) In case of not requesting funds from CGS: This form should be approved by the Program Director only and
kept in the student’s file.
(2) In case of requesting funds from CGS: This form should be approved by CGS via the Program Director,
within 5 weeks from the beginning of the semester..
*If the name of the supervisor is different from the one approved earlier, the form AC/3 entitled “Change of
Supervisory Committee & Request for Changing Study Option for Master’s” should be attached.
Copies to be sent after CGS approval to:
-Program Director.
- Student’s Supervisor
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.Original in the student’s CGS files
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PROJECT RESEARCH PROPOSAL & BUDGET (non thesis Option)
Student’s name: :Student’s No
Program: :College
PROJECT RESEARCH PROPOSAL
THE PROPOSAL OF THE PROJECT SHOULD INCLUDE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
Abstract: A summary of the Master’s project research within 200-400 words (not exceeding one
page).
Introduction: A preliminary part of a research project that includes a literature survey leading up to
the main part.
Statement & Applications: An explanation of the research topic and the main purpose of the
research concerning community Issues, achieving development (economical, social, political or
human resources) and nature of expected recommendations and the extent of the intended use of
research applications to layman.
Approach & Method: The method used, objectives, inquiries, prescriptions, tools, samples, and
steps taken to realize the tasks proposed in the research project.
Preliminary results & Discussions: Any results found prior to carrying out and conducting the
research project.
Work plan including time table: The time period for completing the research requirements should
not exceed the graduation time limit stipulated in the CGS by-laws.
Publications of Research: In case the proposed research is published or accepted for publication,
mention the journal or the conference where such research will be send to.
List of References: List all references according to the CGS format (Refer to APA format, at CGS
web site, www.graduate.edu.kw)
1. The Master’s Project Research Proposal must be typed, and should include all the above mentioned items,
otherwise, the form will be sent back to the program to be completed.
2. Please attach full proposal on white A4 papers.
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PROJECT RESEARCH PROPOSAL & BUDGET (non thesis Option)
Student’s name: :.Student’s No
Program: :College
PROJECT RESEARCH BUDGET:
(Please refer to the attached guidelines on the items that can be covered by the research budget)
ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE RESEARCH*
Item Reason of request Quantity Consumable Non - Consumable COST (KD)
TOTAL
*Detailed description of items needed and quotation.
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**For releasing the payment, please fill in AC/1FF form with a copy of the budget approval and budget details
page.
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PROJECT RESEARCH PROPOSAL & BUDGET (non thesis Option)
GUIDELINES ON USING PROJECT RESEARCH FUNDS
Advance payment from the student’s Project research budget shall be made to and accounted for by the
concerned supervisor. The allocated funds should be spent in accordance with the following guidelines,
which indicate what is allowed and what is not allowed.
First: Funding Policy:
Those programs in which a non-thesis research project is an option, it is possible to fund a project with a
maximum of (750.00 K.D.). The project supervisor will be awarded (150.00K.D.)The program committee
must approve the project before applying it to the C.G.S.
Second: Expenditure which is allowed
1. Scientific reference books not available at University libraries. When the research work is completed,
the student should deliver such books to his/her College library.
2. Software. When the research work is completed, the software must be kept in the student’s academic
department.
3. Various consumables such as chemicals, animals, fish, plants, glassware, etc.
4. Hiring vehicles, boats, etc. whenever the need arises.
5. Charges for chemical, medical, engineering, and other analyses.
*Third: Expenditure which is not allowed
1. All types of equipment including computers, printers, and nonconsumable accessories.
2. Salaries and wages of any person.
3. Subscriptions for scientific magazines.
4. Subscription for the INTERNET.
5. Stationery.
6. Photocopying.
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7. Typing.
8. Traveling expenses.
* “ Expenses that are not allowed” items will not be paid.
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