1. Explain with the case study (of your choice) the format of preparing the research proposal.

(Hint: download format for research proposal from funding agencies like DST, FIST, AICTE, UGC,
ARDO, CSIR)

FORMAT FOR SUBMISSION OF R & D PROJECTS (DST format):

(The R & D project proposal (Single hard copy with all endorsements/ enclosures) along with a corresponding
softcopy in Word and pdf formats should be submitted to The Head, ICPS Division (krmm at nic dot in). Format
is as prescribed below)

General Information

1.0 Project title : Research and application of wireless sensor network

technology in power transmission and distribution system.

1.1 Priority area and sub-area : Wireless Sensor Network Technology (WSN)

1.2 Duration (in months) : 12 months

1.3 Total cost (in Rs Lakhs) : 1.5 Lakhs

1.4 Foreign Exchange (FE) component, if any: -

1.5 Principal Investigator(s) and Co-PI's : National Science and Technology Major project of the
Ministry of Science and Technology.

1.6 Designation : Professors

1.7 Department & Institution name : XXX University

1.8 Address : 987, XXX Street- 654321

1.9 Date of Birth : 22-12-2022

1.10 Gender : Female

Aadhar Number/PAN, if available : 9876-5432-1000

Whether Belong to SC/ST : -

1.11 Telephone, mobile, fax and email : 9876543210, [email protected]

1.12 Collaborating Institutions, if any : -

1.13 Project summary (One page) :

Power is an important part of the energy industry, relating to national economy and people’s livelihood,
and it is of great significance to ensure the security and stability in operation of power transmission and
distribution system. Based on Wireless Sensor Network Technology (WSN) and combined with the monitoring
and operating requirements of power transmission and distribution system, this paper puts forward an application
system for monitoring inspection,security and interactive service of layered power transmission and distribution
system.

1.14 Objectives : To understand the applications of wireless sensor network technology

in power transmission and distribution system

2.0 Problems intended to be addressed by proposed project:

In order to overcome the disadvantages of wired transmission like interruption, short circuit,
complication in circuit, etc., the concept of wireless sensor network is studies which helps to overcome these
drawbacks.
3.0 Applicability/ usage and future potential of the outputs/Technologies of proposed project:
Wireless transmission has been widely used and is being developed in all aspects in the recent
days. Application of the proposed research could be a great prospect for the future in power transmission.
3.1 Who has identified the problem and its relevance to the objectives of ICPS?

3.2 How will the project outputs dovetail into the overall Research strategy of ICPS?

3.3 What are the likely impacts foreseen in the ICPS subject area or related areas ?

3.4 If the aim of the project is to develop an Operational System/ Deployment then when the project will
become self-sustaining. Who are its potential users (Govt/ PSU's/ Private Industry/ Academics/start-up's etc) and
suggest the enablement path.

4.0 International Review status (one page) :

4.1 National Review status (One page) :

4.2 Gap area(s) identified between International and National :

(It should be based on National and International Review status)

4.3 How this project will address the identified gap at the End-of-project (establish relation between project
objectives and identified gap areas):

The proposed project helps overcome the disadvantages of conventional wired sensor network system
by employing wireless sensor technology which uses radio frequency waves for the transfer of power. Wireless
sensor network, as an advances data acquisition and processing technology has been widely used in many areas
all over the world. The technology is an important tool for promoting future economic devemopment.

5.0 Work plan (Max 5 pages, detailed plan of granulation of research problem into work elements, time lines
for each work element completion and plan of aggregation/ analysis of results, prototyping, pilots etc)
5.1 Approaches / detailed methodologies/ proposed experimentations of the research work/ plan:

The online monitoring of crucial operating parameters of the smart grid can strengthen the prediction,
prevention, and regulation of system or equipment status to improve the safety, reliability and anti-disturbance
of the power system. The WSN system utilizes a large number of sensors deployed in the target area of the
power system to collaboratively perceive and collect data from various environments or objects. Through a
variety of new Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems(MEMS) sensors, smart sensors based on embedded systems,
smart acquisition equipment, and other technologies, the perception layer can collect and identify the essential
data regarding mechanical status, energy consumption, and environmental status of key equipment in each
important part of the power system.

5.2 Relevance of the project to the work already going on in the organisation :

1. Implementation arrangements proposed for the project (linkages and management structure) :

2. Suggested plan of action for utilisation of expected outputs from the project :

5.4 Suggestions for replicability and/or scaling-up of the research outcomes from the project:

5.5 Expected/ Foreseen risks of implementation of the project, if any :

6.0 Budget estimates : (consolidated budget in a single tabular sheet)

{A sample sheet is given below, modify the contents as per the Investigators requirements, budget needs to be
calculated under each year based on notified salary structures of DST, For Example, JRF-2 post, Rs
(12000PM+30%HRA)x2 postsx12months is for Ist year and so on}

S. Budget Head Budget in Rs Lakhs

No
1st year 2nd year 3rd Year Total

1. Project Staff

1. SRF-2 nos - - - -
 2. JRF-3 nos - - - -

3. Scientist-1 - - - -

Sub-Total - - - -

2. Equipment

1. PC - - - -

2. software - - - -

3. database - - - -

4. data logger - - - -

Sub-Total - - - -

3. Domestic Travel

4. Consumables

5. Contingencies

6. Miscellaneous

7. Institutional
overheads
 8. Grand Total

Note: 1. Project staff could be Scientists, SRF's, JRF's, RA-1,II,III, etc. For details with regard to various grades,
qualifications, experience, remuneration etc, details are at Download The file (bytes) and also refer GOI
guidelines issued time to time.
2. The above Budget Heads/ Number of years are indicative, based on requirement, PI can propose new Heads
and or delete Heads/ Years.

6.1 Justifications (It should be on sound scientific basis, technical reasoning and substantiating why the project
can not be implementable without the budget/Heads proposed by PI)

1. Justifications for project staff :

2. Justification for equipment :

3. Justification for FE component, if FE :

4. Justification for other budget Heads and Amount :

7. Is Institute registered with Public Financial Management System (PFMS, formerly called CPSMS) i.e.,
at cpsms.nic.in ? (Yes/No) Yes

If Yes then provide unique code: 641059631321

If No then first register with PFMS and provide the unique code:

8.0 Biodata of investigators (Not more than a page for each PI/, co-PI :
CERTIFICATE FROM THE INVESTIGATOR

PROJECT Title : Research and application of wireless sensor network technology in

power transmission and distribution system.

Name(s) of the PI's and Co-PI's :

1. I/We agree to abide by the terms and conditions of the DST grant.

2. I/We did not submit this or a similar project proposal elsewhere for financial support.

3. I/we have explored and ensured that equipment and basic facilities will actually be available as and when
required for the purpose of the project. I/We shall not request financial support under this project for procedure
for procurement of these items.

4. I/We undertake that spare time on permanent equipment and will be made available to other Researchers/ users.
5. I/We undertake to submit progress reports, Statement of Expenditure (SE)/ accounts, Utilisation Certificates
(UC) etc covering upto 31st March every year till completion of the project as prescribed by DST.
6. I/We have enclosed the following materials:

a. Endorsement from the Head of the Institution (on letter head)

b. Certificate from Investigator (s)

c. Completed Proposal one hard copy

Date: 29.11.2022 Signature of PI/PI's

Place: XXX HHH

Date: 30.11.2022 Signature of Co-PI's

Place: YYY KKK

Note: Signatures with stamp of each PI's, co-PI's is essential.

ENDORSEMENT FROM THE HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION

PROJECT TITLE : Research and application of wireless sensor network technology in

power transmission and distribution system.

Name(s) of the PI's and Co-PI's :

It is certified that the Institute welcomes participation of above as the Principal Investigator(s) and/or Co-PI(s) for
the project. The research proposal falls in line with the normal research activities of the Institution.

1. Certified that the equipment other basic facilities and such other administrative and accounting
facilities as per terms and conditions of the grant will be extended to the investigator throughout the
duration of project. In case of PI/Co-PI leaving the institution or proceeding on a long leave during the
project period, a prior permission will be sought from DST before relieving/sanctioning.
2. Institute assumes the financial and other management responsibilities of the project including timely
submission of Progress Reports, UC's and SE's and facilitate in conducting external audit, if required.

Name of the Head of Institution : Dr. XXX

Signature with stamp

Date : 29.11.2022

Place : XXX
2. Discuss the essential characteristics of effective technical paper writing.

i) Should have a Clarity of thought:

• A good report is one which is drafted in a simple, clear and lucid language.
• Its language should not be difficult and confusing.
• There should be no ambiguity as regards the statements made in the report.
• A reader should be able to understand the entire report easily, exactly and quickly.

ii) Should be complete and self-explanatory:

• A good report is always a complete and self-explanatory document.

• For this, repetition of facts, figures, information, conclusions, and recommendation should be avoided.
• Report writing should be always complete and self-explanatory.
• It should give complete information to the readers in a precise manner.

iii) Should be comprehensive but compact:

• A lengthy report is not necessarily a good report.

• In fact, the report should be a brief and compact document.
• At the same time, it should give a complete picture of the problem under investigation.
• In this sense the report writing should be comprehensive but compact.

iv) Should be accurate in all aspects:

• Good reports should be correct in all aspects.

• The data given and statements made in the report must be based on facts and must be verified carefully.
• Report writing is a responsible job as the report is used as a reliable document for taking decisions and
framing policies.
• Thus, report writing should be always accurate, factual, and reliable.

v) Should have a suitable format for readers:

• A good report needs a proper format.

• It should be convenient for the type of the report
• The report should have all essential components such as title, introduction, findings, and
recommendations.

vi) Should support facts and is factual:

• A good report is always factual.

• The findings, conclusions, and recommendations included in the report should be supported by
information and data collected from reliable sources.
• Statistical tables, should support statements made in the report.
• Attention needs to be given to this reliability aspect in report writing.
vii) Should have an impersonal style:

• A good report should be drafted in an impersonal manner.

• The report writing should be in third person.
• This is necessary as the report is prepared for the benefits of a person who needs it and not for the
benefit of the person who prepares it.

viii) Should have a proper date and signature:

• A good report should be properly dated and signed by the concerned authority or by the chairman of
the committee or by all committee members.
• This has legal significance and needs special attention in report writing.

ix) Should have a reference to relevant details:

• In effective report writing, reference to relevant details is necessary.

• A good report should cover all relevant details for the methodology used, the questionnaire prepared
for data collection, and the procedure followed by the committee.

x) Should follow an Impartial approach:

• A good report is always fact-finding and not fault-finding.

• It should be prepared in an impartial manner.
• The writers of the report should be impartial in their outlook and approach. In other words, there should
be objectivity in report writing.
• Emotions, sentiments, personal views, etc. should be kept away while drafting a report.
• The approach of report writing should be broad-based,, positive and constructive.
• He should be neutral and self-effecting in the writing of his report.

xi) Should have all essential technical details:

• In a good report writing attention should be given to certain essential technical details
• For example, the pages and paragraphs of the report should be numbered properly.
• Marginal headings and titles should be given. This gives convenience to readers.

x) Should be presented in a lucid style:

• A good report is one that is presented in a lucid style.

• It needs a logical and systematic arrangement of different parts.
• It should be easily and clearly understandable by all those for whom it is meant.
• A good report should create interest among readers because of its lucid and convincing style.
• Clear thinking, objective tone and logical arrangement of thoughts make the report simple and lucid.
xi) Should be a reliable document:

• The data collection, analysis, and interpretation of the data, conclusions drawn, and recommendations
made in the report should be accurate so as to make the whole report reliable and dependable for future
reference and also for policy decisions.
• This reliability is one important aspect of effective report writing.

xii) Should be arranged in a logical manner:

• The different parts of the report should be arranged in a logical order so as to make it an integrated
document.
• Proper planning is essential while drafting report.
• Attention to the format of a report is a must in effective report writing.

xiii) Should be based on orderly and systematic:

• Good research is orderly and is conducted in a systematic way

• This is the single most important criterion in scientific research

xiv) Should be Based on professional issues:

• The fundamental purpose of any research is to resolve any current issues of a profession
• Therefore, good research must be based on current professional issues.
• Good research must come up with solutions to professional concerns.

3. Illustrate with the help of an example of your choice, the expectations of a review committee for
assessing the research proposal.

i) Overview

Your research proposal represents a formal agreement between you, your supervisors, your advisory panel, your
school and the Graduate Research School about the:

• Nature, scope and approach of your research;

Wireless sensor network, as an advanced data acquisition and processing technology, has
been widely used in many areas all over the world. The technology is an important tool for
promoting future economic development. To date, the technology of wireless sensor network has
been broadly studied and technically verified. However, the sensor networking industries in China
still lack overall solutions and integrated innovation for industry applications, as well as largescale
promotion and application in particular industry and production field, thus forming a complete
industry chain from technology research and development, device development system application
to network services is of great importance. To address the above problems, it is urgent to develop
low-power-consumed, highly precise, and highly reliable wireless sensor devices suitable for smart
grid application scenarios, in order to build a completely smart power wireless sensor network
system, and to implement an integrated application platform for unified data storage, processing,
mining, analysis, and other services for power wireless sensor network related applications. In this
paper, a system for sensor network application for smart grid transmission, transformation,
distribution, and power consumption is proposed through in-depth analysis of the application
scenarios of wireless sensor network in the smart grid. Key technical issues such as the WSN
awareness layer, network layer, application layer, and information security have been studied and
explored.

• rationale for your research;

• general methods you will use;

• approvals and training required;

• timeframe for completion;

18 months

• funding of your research;

 • arrangements for your supervision; and

• tasks that you are expected to complete in order for your candidature to be confirmed at the end of the
first year (PhD candidates only).

If your proposal is not approved in the first instance, you will be provided with written feedback to assist you
revise the proposal to an acceptable standard. This process may be iterative. Initial feedback on a research
proposal may be:

• The proposal has been approved in its present form. The reviewer may recommend that you consider
particular questions or comments, but responses to these are not required.
• Please provide further information. The proposal has not been approved in its present form. In this
case you will be provided with an outline of specific amendments that are required, and/or any general
questions or areas of concern. You will then be required to provide a satisfactory written response
before the proposal will be approved. The response required may include full revision of all,or part of,
the proposal.

Reviewers are asked to consider the following when they assess research proposals:

ii) Supervision

Please refer to the

• University policy on Graduate Research Training (supersedes the "Code of Good Practice for Graduate
Research Supervision")
• Guidelines for Graduate Research Supervisors

a) Are the proposed arrangements for supervision appropriate in relation to qualifications, eligibility, expertise,
experience, availability, arrangements for co-supervision and absence of conflicts of interest?

b) Would alternative or additional arrangements be appropriate, for example addition of a supervisor with
particular expertise?

iii) Proposed study

a) Is the nature and scope of the proposed study consistent with the requirements of the degree in which the
candidate is, or in the case of applicants for upgrades, is applying to be, enrolled? For example, for a PhD, will
the study make a substantial and original contribution to scholarship through the discovery of knowledge, the
formulation of theories or the innovative re-interpretation of known data and established ideas? For a master's,
will the study be a substantial piece of work generally based on independent research which shows a sound
knowledge of the subject of the research, evidence of the exercise of some independence of thought and the
ability of expression in clear and concise language?

b) Is the structure of the proposed program consistent with the rules for the degree in which the candidate is
applying to be enrolled? For example, if the proposed study includes a creative component to be examined, is
there provision for this within the rules for the course?
c) In the case of candidates proposing to use data collected or other work done prior to enrolment, will they meet
the requirement that the thesis has been substantially accomplished during enrolment in the degree?

iv) Research direction

a) Are the aims/problems/questions to be addressed in the research outlined in sufficient detail in the proposal?

b) Is there sufficient evidence that the proposed work is appropriately original for the degree?

c) Is there sufficient evidence that the proposed approach, design and methods are suitable for the study in
question?

d) Has sufficient assessment been made of any risks for timely completion of the project, and are there
contingency plans for dealing with problems that might arise?

Common examples of such problems include:

• delays in receiving approvals from relevant committees;

• difficulty recruiting sufficient subjects or respondents;

• unexpected failure of study organisms to survive, breed, or develop;

• breed, or develop;

• inability to get key specialised methods to work;

• difficulty obtaining access to materials, specimens, animals, study sites, data, literature, primary
sources or specialist assistance; and

• disruption or destruction of plans due to political unrest, natural disasters and the vagaries of nature.

e) Has sufficient assessment been made of any safety and health hazards, for example in relation to field work
and other off-campus work and travel as well as laboratory and other technical work, and are there plans for
addressing these?

f) Overall, is there evidence that adequate risk assessment of the project has been undertaken, and are there
plans for management of risk? Please see the University's Safety and Health policies.

v) Candidature plan

a) Is the proposed timeframe for the research realistic, reasonable and consistent with the length of candidature
for the degree?

b) Is there sufficient detail in the planned timing for completion of different phases of the research (milestones)
whereby the candidate and supervisors can monitor progress?

c) Are the tasks that have been set out for Confirmation of Candidature fair, with reasonable and measurable
outcomes, and are they consistent with the Board's expectations?
d) If the candidate plans to undertake formal coursework, is this within the limits set previously by the Board
(maximum 24 points) and necessary for the research program, as required in the relevant University rules?

e) Has the candidate made an adequate assessment of the generic and research skills required to bring their
project to a timely completion? For example, these might include skills in statistics and academic writing, as
well as specific skills pertaining to the research.

f) In general, does the candidate appear to have the appropriate skills to complete the research and thesis?

g) If the candidate does not appear to have the appropriate skills, have they developed a realistic strategy for
achieving them?

vi) Budget

Please see the University's Infrastructure Guidelines for the Support of Higher Degree by Research Candidates.
This resource includes lists of the resources provided to research candidates by individual UWA schools.

a) Is the budget presented in sufficient detail and are the anticipated annual costs realistic?

b) Has the school agreed to underwrite the costs of the research, including any necessary field work? If extra
funds are required above those to be provided by the School, are these guaranteed? If not, is there a contingency
plan in the case of the funds not being available?

vii) Ethics and other approvals

Please see the relevant ethics guidelines.

a) Does the proposed research include:

• the use of animals or human subjects, including the latter as respondents to questionnaires;

• genetic manipulation or use of genetically modified organisms;

• potentially hazardous procedures or situations;

• potent teratogens or carcinogens; or

• ionising radiation?
If so, has approval from the appropriate UWA approval body been obtained? If approval has not been obtained,
what is the timeframe for this, and should approval be a pre-requisite for confirmation of candidature?

b) If the research includes any of the above, has the candidate completed any appropriate training? If appropriate
training has not been completed, what is the timeframe for this, and should completion of such training be a pre-
requisite for confirmation of candidature?

viii) Intellectual property and authorship

Please see the University's Intellectual Property Policy and Guidelines on Research Ethics and Conduct and
some general information for candidates on confidentiality and intellectual property.
Examples of problems that arise in relation to intellectual property include:

• disputes between candidates, supervisors and other collaborators about authorship of publications;

• disputes between candidates, supervisors and funding organizations about ownership of intellectual
property with commercialisation potential;

• disputes between candidates and supervisors about the ownership of data, especially in the event of a
change of supervisor;

• disputes between candidates and supervisors about the ownership of research ideas or plans, especially
in the event of a change of supervisor; and

• concerns raised by examiners about the level of candidates' contribution to co-authored published work
included in theses.

a) Have actual and potential intellectual property issues been addressed adequately in the proposal?

b) Is it likely that there will be publications arising from the research? If so, is there evidence that the candidate
and supervisor/s have discussed and reached appropriate agreement on authorship of these publications?

c) If there is an intellectual property agreement, has it been duly signed by all parties? In particular, is it clear
that the student has understood and agreed the implications of the intellectual property agreement?

ix) General

a) Are all the sections of the proposal complete?

b) Is the proposal generally acceptable as a piece of academic writing at the required level?

c) In particular, is there evidence of problems in relation to plagiarism, insufficient or inappropriate referencing

or inadequate English expression?

d) If there are problems with the standard of the proposal as a piece of academic writing, do the tasks required
for confirmation of candidature include specific activities to develop the candidate's writing/English skills?