Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of

Applied Sciences and Technology

Synopsis for the Degree of Master of Science (MS)

Name of Student
Department
Program
Registration No.

Name of Research Supervisor

Co-Supervisor (if any)

Other members of the GEC 1.

2.
Title of Research Proposal First Letter of Each Word Should be in Upper Case (13,
Bold, Time New Roman (TNR))

Summary of the Research Proposal (12, Bold, TNR)

Brief introduction to the research problem and its need

Methodology which will be followed
Expected outcome/significance of the proposed research work

(12, TNR, single line space, 200 words)

Introduction

(12, TNR, single line space, 500-600 words/1 page (single line space))

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Problem Statement
Shall clearly state the problem that will be addressed through proposed research

(12, TNR, single line space, 100 words (single line space))

Purpose of the Study

Shall clearly state the solution of the problem

(12, TNR, single line space, 50 words)

Objectives
1.
2.

(12, TNR, single line space)

Research Methodology
(12, TNR, single line space, 1000 words)

Examples (as applicable)

Objective 1: Methodology

Objective 2: Methodology

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Ethics Declaration (if applicable)
(Additionally, attach approval as annexure)

Tentative Timetable

(Additionally, attach Gantt Chart as annexure)

Potential Impact and Contribution to Scientific Community and Society

(12, TNR, single line space, 300 words)

References

Numbered referencing (Vancouver style) is adopted by PAF-IAST. This style is characterized

by references indicated in-text by superscript numbers. Each number corresponds to a
particular source and refers to a list at the end of the proposal.
Vancouver style: Please refer to the link https://library.unimelb.edu.au/recite/referencing-
styles/vancouveri

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 Certificate of Originality
I ____________________, Reg. No. ____________________________, MS Scholar at
Department of __________________________, certify that my MS research proposal
with title “___________________________________________________________”
declare the originality of contents that has been verified through plagiarism software and
is _________%.

Student Name: _____________________

Reg. No: _________________________
Signature:_________________________
Date: ____________________________

Supervisor
Name: _____________________

Signature: __________________

Date: ______________________

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Recommendation by the Research Supervisor

I have read the synopsis entitled

___________________________________________________________________________
and agree to supervise Mr./Ms. __________________ for the partial requirements of the
degree of MS in __________________. The proposed project is academically, logistically,
administratively, and financially feasible and all the required literature, equipment,
laboratories, space and transport facilities are or will be available at PAF-IAST, Haripur or at
__________________.

The following facilities/finances will be required for this project:

Financial Requirements:
Estimated Cost: Rs. ________________

These financial requirements will be fulfilled from _______________ _________ source(s).

Supervisor’s Name: ___________________Signature _____________ Date___________

Signed by GEC Member

S. # Name of Committee Member Designation Signature and Date

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Approved by Departmental Graduate Committee (DGC)

Certified that the synopsis has been seen by members of DGC and considered it suitable for
putting up to the Advanced Studies and Research Board of PAF-IAST (ASRB).

Graduate Coordinator: ____________________ Signature: ________ Date:________

Convener DGC (Chairman/HoD): ______________Signature: ________ Date: ________

Dean, Faculty of ………………

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________________ Approved for placement before ASRB.

________________ Not Approved on the basis of following reasons

Signature: _______________________ Date: ________________

Secretary ASRB

________________ Approved from ASRB.

________________ Not Approved on the basis of the following reasons

Signature ______________________________ Date ________________