Savitribai Phule Pune University

(Formerly University of Pune)

Assistance by SPPU for Project-based Innovative Research

(ASPIRE)
Implemented from June, 2018
SavitribaiPhule Pune University,
Ganeshkhind, Pune-411007 (M.S.)

E-Mail : iqac@unipune.ac.in

website: www.unipune.ac.in
 PART - I
GENERAL GUIDELINES
 Savitribai Phule Pune University
(Formerly University of Pune)

1. PREAMBLE

SavitribaiPhule Pune University started a research grant scheme in the year 2006, initially
with the name ‘BCUD Research Project Scheme’, with initial budgetary provision of Rs.5
Crore. The scheme was aimed at providing initial seed funding to budding researcher
teachers, so as to develop them to apply for larger funding to various funding agencies
outside. Subsequent to an overview of the functioning and performance of the scheme over
last 12 years, the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor constituted an Advisory Committee under the
Chairmanship of Prof. S.Ananthakrishnan to frame the guidelines, monitoring processes and
scrutinize the proposals. The Advisory Committee recommended a need to restructure the
scheme with following purpose:

a) To develop a systematic mechanism for tracking the performance of the scheme,

both at individual proposal level and at gross level.
b) To make the process of approval of the proposal transparent and strictly on merit
involving national level subject experts for scrutiny and assessment of the proposals.
c) To develop a mechanism to monitor progress of the proposals periodically against
stated goals.

Based on the recommendations of the Committee, following guidelines are hereby being
issued for the restructured scheme.

2. AIMS & OBJECTIVES

With a purpose of broadening the footprint of the novel initiative as well as to provide for
intrinsic accountability and outcome-orientation, the scheme is hereby being revised and
restructured as per the guidelines here. The scheme is being renamed as ‘Assistance by
SPPU for Project-based Innovative Research’ with its acronym ASPIRE.
The scheme aims at promotion of research culture in the affiliated institutions and
recognized institutes in closer collaboration with the university campus. It also intends to
provide guidance, mentorship and financial assistance to young teachers so as to develop
them as researchers in the near future. The scheme shall identify talented researchers with
proven track record and support them to realize their innovative and original research ideas
into impactful research outcome.

Through this scheme, the university shall strive to develop a research ecosystem for
affiliated colleges, recognized institutes and university departments, where every competent
and willing researcher shall be given opportunity for furtherance of his research interests.
The scheme will enable close interaction with industry and society to develop useful
technologies and intellectual properties.

3. ELIGIBILITY

The Scheme shall have following two programs and target beneficiary groups viz.

a. Research Mentorship Program

Young regular Teachers of affiliated institutions/university Departments, below the

age of 35 years who are in the initial stage of their academic careers, who have
demonstrated some interest/inclination to research activities and have potential to be
nurtured as researchers if provided guidance, mentorship and funding.

b. Impact Oriented Research Program

Original and innovative research proposals by senior regular Teachers of affiliated

institutions/university Departmentsbelow the age of 57 years and holding PhD
Degree, who are in the advanced stage of their academic careers and have
demonstrated remarkable performance in research as reflected in funded research
projects/publications in high impact journals/patents/books, etc. Emphasis shall be
given on proposals having potential to develop high impact outcome in the form of
new theories, technologies of industrial/social applications, patents, high impact
publications, etc. The university may prescribe certain thrust areas of research for
preferential consideration.

University Department/Affiliated Colleges/Recognized Institute forwarding the

proposal should have adequate research facilities for implementation of such
projects.
4. NATURE OF ASSISTANCE

a. Research Mentorship Program

The funding for this category shall not exceed 50% of the total budget. Funding for
individual proposal shall not exceed Rs. 3 Lakhs for Science/ Engineering/ Pharmacy
and Rs. 2 Lakhs for other disciplines, based on the realistic requirements of the
proposal. Duration of the project shall be maximum two years.

b. Impact Oriented Research Program

The funding for this category shall not exceed 50% of the total budget. Funding for
individual proposal shall not exceed Rs. 15 Lakhs for Science/ Engineering/
Pharmacy and Rs. 6 Lakhs for other disciplines, based on the realistic requirements
of the proposal. Proposals submitted by a group of teachers and/or of
interdisciplinary nature shall be encouraged. Duration of the project shall be
maximum two years.

5. PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING

All eligible regular teachers may submit their applications ONLINE in the prescribed
proforma available on the University website. Before submitting to the University, the
HoD/Principal/Director of concerned University Department/Affiliated College/Recognized
Institute should assess the proposal with a certificate that the proposed research work is in
conformity with the guidelines. The downloaded three (3) copies of the same duly
forwarded by the HoD/Principal/Director of concerned University Department/Affiliated
College/Recognized Institute should be brought at the time of interface meeting.

6. SELETION PROCEDURE

A) Research Mentorship Program

a. Online applications for the scheme shall be invited every year before 31st
December in the prescribed proforma along with necessary documents.
b. Every proposal shall include a two-page synopsis of the proposal in English
language clearly stating objectives, methods and deliverables of the project.
c. Every proposal shall be scanned for plagiarism wherever possible and
proposals not complying with the UGC guidelines in this regard shall be
rejected.
d. The Advisory Committee shall decide on the number of proposals to be
selected in theyear concerned.
 e. Discipline-wise scrutiny committees shall evaluate each proposal based on
structured assessment scores and will shortlist all such proposals which meet
the required criteria.
f. Discipline-wise presentations of the shortlisted proposals shall be organized
before the expert panel for selection of proposals. The panel may suggest
suitable modifications, academic and/or budgetary, to the selected proposal,
which shall be complied with by the applicant.
g. The expert committee shall recommend selected proposals to the advisory
committee with proposed financial assistance for an appropriate decision in
this regard. All the selected proposals shall be published on the university
website.
h. The university shall organize orientation program(s) for the selected
candidates so as to mentor them in the areas of research methodology,
research ethics, scientific writing, and presentations.

B) Impact Oriented Research Scheme

a. Online applications for the scheme shall be invited every year before 31st
December in the prescribed proforma along with necessary documents.
b. Every proposal shall include a two-page synopsis of the proposal in English
language clearly stating aims, objectives, methods and deliverables of the
project.
c. Every proposal shall be scanned for plagiarism wherever possible and
proposals not complying with the UGC guidelines in this regard shall be
rejected.
d. Discipline-wise scrutiny committees shall evaluate each proposal based on
structured assessment scores. The advisory committee shall decide on the cut-
off scores and/or number of proposals to be shortlisted for presentations.
e. Discipline-wise presentations of the shortlisted proposals shall be organized
before the expert panel at the university. The panel may suggest suitable
modifications, academic and/or budgetary, to the proposal, which shall be
complied with by the applicant.
f. The expert committee shall recommend selected proposals to the advisory
committee with proposed financial assistance. The Advisory committee shall
make appropriate decision regarding final selection of the proposals.

7. MONITORING OF THE PROJECTS

a. It shall be mandatory for every Principal Investigator (PI) to submit a six-
monthly progress report to the university in the prescribed format.
b. At the end of first year, the PI shall make a presentation before the expert
committee, whose decision regarding continuation of financial assistance
shall be final.
c. Along with third six-monthly progress report, it shall be mandatory for the PI
to submit at least preliminary draft of a paper that will be later prepared for
publication at the end of the project in a well-referred journal.
d. At the completion of the project i.e. after two years, every candidate shall
submit a project completion report to the university in the prescribed format
within one month from the date of completion of two years. Along with the
completion report, the PI shall submit a full draft of the paper that is planned
to be published.
e. The Advisory Committee shall recommend appropriate action in case the
research work is not found satisfactory and/or any unethical practices are
noticed.
 PART - II
FINANCIAL GUIDELINES
The University will provide financial support for the items like Equipment, Books, Project
Assistant, Hiring Services, Contingency, Chemicals and Consumables, Travel and
fieldwork. The applicant shall submit budget head wise expenditure plan.

Non-Recurring Grants

Equipment /Books.

i) Researcher should mention name and detailed configuration of the equipmentalong

with its cost.
ii) Equipment shall be purchased only in first year of the research project.
iii) The escalation, if any, in the cost of approved equipment may be met out of savings/re-
appropriation from Non-recurring head, only with the approval of the University.
iv) The equipment and books acquired by the Principal Investigator under this Research
Project must be deposited to University Department/ Affiliated College/ Recognized
Institute after the completion of the project which will be the institutional property.
v) The University Department/Affiliated Colleges/Recognized Institute should make
every effort to makesuch equipment available in the laboratories for effective use by
all.
vi) Equipment and books so purchased from the sanctioned grant shall not be written off
without the prior approval of University.

Recurring Grants

(a) Project Assistant

Project Assistant may be appointed with a consolidated stipend of Rs.8,000/- per month for
maximum two years, allowed onlyfor Impact Oriented Research Program.

Project Assistant is not allowed for Research Mentorship Program.

(b)Hiring Services

i) This is meant for specialized technical work, such as sample analysis, for which the
University Department /Affiliated College/Recognized Institute either has no infrastructure
or such services are available on payment basis.

ii) However, if such services are availed for the purpose of collection of data, preparation of
questionnaire/ schedule or report writing except for routine administrative work. Such
person may be paid remuneration @ maximum Rs.200/- per day. The expenses shall be
sanctioned to appropriate limit only on the production of record regarding daily work done
by the haired person date wise.
(c) Contingency

i) The admissible contingency grant may be utilized on spares for apparatus, photo-stat
copies and microfilms, typing, stationary, postage, computation and printing needed for the
project. Expenditure towards the audit fee may also be claimed under contingency head.

ii) Expenses to the maximum limit of Rs.3,000/- shall be permitted for purchase of CD,
DVD, Pen Drive (Max. 2) Toner refilling and printing and binding, Xeroxing etc.

iii) Expenditure towards the audit fee can also be claimed under contingency head.

(d) Special Needs

Assistance may be provided for any other special requirement in connection with theproject
which is not covered under any other ‘Head’ of assistance under the scheme with the prior
approval of the University at the time of sanctioning the project.

(e) Chemicals and Consumables

To meet expenditure on chemicals, glassware and other consumable items required for the
project.

(f) Travel and Field Work

i) The amount allocated under the head travel/field work is to be utilized for data collection
and collection of other information such as sphere of the ongoing project.

ii) Travel allowance shall be admissible only for travel made by road/rail public transport.
No DA shall be admissible.

iii) Travel by Air is strictly prohibited under this scheme.

iv) Travel expenses for visits/discussion to/with the expert, to purchase books, equipment or
to visit Research Institutions, Libraries, Museum, attending conferences, seminars,
workshops and training courses etc. shall not be permissible under the project grant.

(g) Re-Appropriation

The Principal Investigator may request to the University for re-appropriationof the recurring
grant allocated under each head along with the justifications only at the end of first year.
General Conditions of use of grants

1. Maximum of 50% of the sanctioned amount shall be disbursed to their respective

affiliated colleges/recognized institute/university department on notification of
sanction of the project. However, the advisory committee may take appropriate
decision in exceptional cases for reasons to be recorded in writing.
2. Purchases from the grant sanctioned for research project shall be done as per the
University norms notified from time to time.
3. Tax Invoices shall be obtained for all the purchases from the sanctioned grant.
4. As per the Indian Stamp Act, revenue stamp shall be affixed for all the receipts
above Rs.5,000/-.
5. While carrying out purchases from the sanctioned grant, exemption of Goods and
Services Tax available for research purpose shall be obtained.
6. Every purchase shall be recorded in appropriate stock register i.e. Dead Stock
Register or Consumable Stock Register.
7. Stock entry number shall be recorded on each and every bill along with seal and
signature of the Principal/Director/HoD of the affiliated college/recognized
institute/University Department.
8. While purchasing Books, discount for academic purpose shall be obtained.
9. Books should be recorded in the accession register and entry number shall be
recorded on the bill with signature of the Librarian/In-charge of the Library and the
Principal/Director/HoD of the affiliated college/recognized institute/University
Department.
10. Purchase of any equipment required for research shall not be purchased by
combining grants sanctioned to more than one teacher without prior written
permission of the University.
11. Audited statement of accounts and Utilization Certificate shall be produced in the
Audit Camp organized by the Finance and Accounts Department of the University
through Academic and Research Co-ordinator of the college/recognized institute
concerned.
12. Admissible budget for various budget heads shall be as below :
Sr.No. Budget head Faculty of Science Faculties other
and Technology than Science and
(% of upperlimit) Technology(% of
upperlimit)
1 Books 05% 10%
2 Equipment/Specialized software 50% 25%
 3 Contingency 05% 10%
4 Field work/Travel 05% 10%
5 Hiring services and Project 15% 40%
Assistant, if any
6 Chemicals & Glassware/ 20% 05%
Consumables

13. Purchase of Computer, Laptop or spare parts i.e., Mother Board, DVD Writer, Hard
disk, RAM, Anti-virus etc., Mobile Hand Set, DVD Player, Micro-Oven, Home
theatre, Mixer, Camera, Handicam, Printer, Scanner, Refrigerator, Book Rack,
Furniture and such other appliances / material shall not be permitted.
14. Expenditure on membership/subscription of any services as well as expenses for
filing patents/publication charges shall not be permitted.
15. If field work or data collection is a part of the research project, daily expenses on
daily allowances of the person hired for the purpose shall not be more than Rs. 200/-
per day. The expenses shall be sanctioned only on the production of record
mentioned regarding daily work done by the hired person.
16. If researcher is transferred to other college/institute or opted for new employment,
He/She shall communicate the change immediately to the University along with
NOC from both colleges/institutes.
17. In case where Principal Investigator could be transferred by the employer concerned
in an institution outside jurisdiction of SavitribaiPhule Pune University, the Principal
Investigator should produce a letter from his/her employer that the he/she shall not
be transfer out of jurisdiction of SavitribaiPhule Pune University till the completion
of the project.
18. Prior approval of the University shall be obtained for carrying out consultancy based
on the project.
19. Distribution of the Consultancy charges so received shall be done as per the
University rules.
20. University shall not take any liability (Financial/Life) of persons engaged for hiring
services.
 21. If researcher files patent application on the basis of research done through project
sanctioned and funded by the University, It should be mandatorily disclosed
22. On the non-production of financial reports as required by the University, grants
sanctioned to the project along with interest @ 10% p.a. shall be recovered
from the college/Institute. University shall have right to recover such dues from
any amount due to College/Institute under any other scheme of the University.
23. Researcher shall not use outcome of the research project for any commercial purpose
without written prior permission of the University.
24. The final decision will be taken by the University authorities on the basis of
recommendations made by the Committee and the availability of funds under the
scheme.

8. PROJECT MONITORING &ASSESSMENT:

i. The amount released shall be spent according to the approved heads/items within the
approved allocation mentioned in sanction letter.
ii. After one year from the date of implementation of the project the University will
organize Mid-term evaluation interface meeting wherein PI will present the progress
of the project before the subject experts.
On the basis of recommendations of the experts, progress report, expenditure
statement and utilization certificate, the University will release the 40% of the total
recurring and non-recurring grant as the Second instalment.
iii. If the Non-Recurring grant is not utilized before Mid-term Evaluation meeting, prior
permission may be obtained from the University.
iv. Remaining 10% will be released on receipt of following completion documents as
final reimbursement.
v. The final report of the project should be uploaded on IQAC portal of University
website and a Certificate of the same duly signed and stamped by the
HoD/Principal/Director of concerned University Department/Affiliated
College/Recognized Institute.
vi. It is mandatory to post the FINAL REPORT and Executive summary of the report,
Research documents, monograph, academic papers provided under Major Research
Project on the website ofthe University. A Certificate of the same duly signed and
stamped by the HoD/Principal/Director of concerned University
Department/Affiliated College/Recognized Institute.
vii. A consolidated audited item – wise detailed statement of expenditure incurred during
the complete project period duly signed and sealed by Chartered Accountant,
HoD/Principal/Director of concerned University Department/Affiliated
 College/Recognized Instituteas well as the Principal Investigator in the prescribed
proforma.
viii. A consolidated audited detailed statement of travel and fieldwork during the
complete project period duly signed and sealed by Chartered Accountant, HoD /
Principal /Director of concerned University Department /Affiliated College /
Recognized Institute as well as the Principal Investigator in the prescribed proforma.
ix. The unutilized grant if any,should be refunded immediately through RTGS / Online
Transfer directly in favour of the Finance and Accounts Officer, SavitribaiPhule
Pune University, Pune-411007.
x. The Principal Investigators/HoD/Principal/Director of concerned University
Department/ Affiliated College/Recognized Instituteare expected to settle the
accounts immediately on completion of the project. In case the balance grant, if any,
is not claimed within six months from the date of completion of the project, the same
will lapse and no representation will be entertained on this behalf.

9. GENERAL
a) After finalization of the selection procedure of the Research projects the names of the
selected PI will be posted on the University website. The PI should check their names and
send their acceptance certificate duly forwarded by the HoD/Principal/Director of concerned
University Department/Affiliated College/Recognized Instituteimmediately, to enable the
Universitytosend the approval/sanction letters.
b) Project is not transferable to other person(s) in any case.

c) Any Principal Investigator, who wants to go on any assignment outside the country not
exceeding three months, in the absence of Principal Investigator Co-Investigator may act as
Principal Investigator.

d) If the PI is transferred from his/her original place of work to another Affiliated College /
Recognized Institute, No Objection Certificate should be furnished for the transfer of the
project from both the Institutions. Transferee Institute should state that necessary facilities
will be provided for the smooth running of the project.

e)Principal Investigator should publish the results of the study based on the project
acknowledging the support received from the University.

f) If a Principal Investigator fails to complete the project, he/she has to refund the entire
amount sanctioned with interest @ 10% per annum.

g) As a general policy, no time extension shall be given to a project, however, in exceptional

circumstance, the Advisory committee shall make appropriate decision on an appeal by the
Principal Investigator.
h) No teacher shall be eligible to avail the benefit in a specific scheme more than once.
 PART - III
ANNEXURES
Annexure - I

(Application Form Online)

Url: http://www.unipune.ac.in/......./
Annexure – II

SavitribaiPhule Pune University

(Formerly University of Pune)
ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE FOR RESEARCH PROJECT

Name _________________________________________________________

No. _________________________

Title of the Project________________________________________________

1. The research project is not being supported by any other funding agency.

2. The terms and conditions related to the grant are acceptable to the Principal Investigator
and University Department/Affiliated College/Recognized Institute.

3. At present, I have no research project approved by University or any other funding

agency and the accounts for the previous project, if any have been settled. The details of
the earlier research project are as under:

S. No.________________________________________

Project Title _______________________________________________________________

4. (i) His/her date of birth is______________________________________

(ii) Age ___________________________________________________

5. The date of implementation of the project is ______________________

Signature of PI Signature of the Co PI Signature of HoD/Principal/Director

Annexure - III

SavitribaiPhule Pune University

(Formerly University of Pune)
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE IN RESPECT OF RESEARCH PROJECT

1. Name of Principal Investigator ________________________________

2. Name of the University

Department/College/Institute___________________________________

__________________________________________________________

3. Title of the Research Project _________________________________

4. Effective date of starting the project ____________________________

5. a. Period of Expenditure: From ________________to _____________

b. Details of Expenditure ____________________________________

S.No. Particulars Amount Expenditure

Approved(Rs.) Incurred(Rs.)
i. Books
ii. Equipment
iii. Contingency
iv. Field Work/Travel(Give details in the
proforma at Annexure- IV).
v. Hiring Services
vi. Chemicals & Glassware/
Consumables
vii. Any other items (Please specify)

1. If as a result of check or audit objection some irregularly is noticed at later date, action
willbe taken to refund, adjust or regularize the objected amounts.

2. It is certified that the grant of Rs. _________ (Rupees ________ only) received from the
University under the scheme of Assistance by SPPU for Project-based Innovative Research
(ASPIRE) entitled _____________________ vide University letter No. ______________
dated _________ has been fully utilized for the purpose for which it was sanctioned and in
accordance with the terms and conditions laid down by the University.

Signature of PI Signature of the Co PI Signature of HoD/Principal/Director

Annexure - IV

SavitribaiPhule Pune University

(Formerly University of Pune)
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE INCURRED ON FIELD WORK

Name of the Principal Investigator:

Name of thePlace Duration of the Visit Mode ofJourney ExpenditureIncurred

visited (Rs.)
From To

Certified that the above expenditure is in accordance with the University norms for
Assistance by SPPU for Project-based Innovative Research (ASPIRE).

Signature of PI Signature of the Co PI Signature of HoD/Principal/Director

Annexure - V

SavitribaiPhule Pune University

(Formerly University of Pune)

Utilization certificate

Certified that the grant of Rs.________________ (Rupees__________________________

_____ only) received from the University under the scheme of Support for Assistance by
SPPU for Project-based Innovative Research (ASPIRE)
entitled_________________________________________________________ vide
University letter No. __________________dated__________has been fully utilized for the
purpose for which it was sanctioned and in accordance with the terms and conditions laid
down by the University.

If as a result of check or audit objection some irregularly is noticed at later date, action will
be taken to refund, adjust or regularize the objected amounts.

Signature of PI Signature of the Co PI Signature of HoD/Principal/Director

Chartered Accountant
(Seal)
Annexure – VII

SavitribaiPhule Pune University

(Formerly University of Pune)

Annual/Final Report of the work done on the Assistance by SPPU for Project-based
Innovative Research (ASPIRE).

(Report to be submitted within 6 weeks after completion of each year)

1. Project report No. 1st /2nd /3rd/Final _________________________________

2. University Reference No. ____________________________________________

3. Period of report: from __________________to __________________________

4. Title of research project _____________________________________________

5. (a) Name of the Principal Investigator___________________________________

(b) University Department/Affiliated College/Recognized Institute where work has

progressed __________________________________________________________

6. Effective date of starting of the project__________________________________

7. Grant approved and expenditure incurred during the period of the report:

a. Total amount approved Rs. ___________________________________________

b. Total expenditure Rs. ________________________________________________

c. Report of the work done: (Please attach a separate sheet)

i. Brief objective of the project __________________________________________

ii. Work done so far and results achieved and publications, if any, resulting from the work
(Give details of the papers and names of the journals in which it has been published or
accepted for publication________________________________________________
iii. Has the progress been according to original plan of work and towards achieving the
objective if not, state reasons

iv. Please indicate the difficulties, if any, experienced in implementing the project________

v. If project has not been completed, please indicate the approximate time by which it is
likely to be completed. A summary of the work done for the period (Annual basis) may
please be sent to the University on a separate sheet.

vi. If the project has been completed, please enclose a summary of the findings of the
study. One bound copy of the final report of work done may also be sent to University.

vii. Any other information which would help in evaluation of work done on the project. At
the completion of the project, the first report should indicate the output, such as

(a) Manpower trained (b) Ph. D. awarded (c) Publication of results (d) other impact, if any

Signature of PI Signature of the Co PI Signature of HoD/Principal/Director

Annexure – VIII

SavitribaiPhule Pune University

(Formerly University of Pune)

PROFORMA FOR SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF SENDING THE FINAL

REPORT OF THE WORK DONE ON THE PROJECT

1. Title of the Project………………………………………………………………………

2. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR ………………………………..

3. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE INSTITUTION ……………………….

4. University APPROVAL LETTER NO. AND DATE ………………………………………

5. DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION ………………………………………

6. TENURE OF THE PROJECT ………………………………………

7. TOTAL GRANT ALLOCATED ………………………………………

8. TOTAL GRANT RECEIVED ………………………………………

9. FINAL EXPENDITURE ………………………………………

10. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT ………………………………

11. WHETHER OBJECTIVES WERE ACHIEVED ………………………

(GIVE DETAILS)

12. ACHIEVEMENTS FROM THE PROJECT ………………………..

13. SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS ……………………………………..

( IN 500 WORDS ) (attach separate sheet)

14. CONTRIBUTION TO THE SOCIETY ……………………………….

( GIVE DETAILS ) (attach separate sheet)

15. WHETHER ANY PH.D. ENROLLED/PRODUCED OUT OF THE PROJECT……………

16. NO. OF PUBLICATIONS OUT OF THE PROJECT ……………….

(attach separate sheet)

Signature of PI Signature of the Co PI Signature of HoD/Principal/Director

Annexure – IX

SavitribaiPhule Pune University

(Formerly University of Pune)
ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATE

(to be submitted with the proposal)

It is certified that the proposal entitled”______________________”by

(Dr./Prof./Mr./Mrs.)_____________________________________________Deptt.

of ___________________ has been assessed by the _______________________

committee consisting the following members for submission to the University for financial
support under the scheme Support for Assistance by SPPU for Project-based Innovative
Research (ASPIRE):

The proposal is as per the guidelines.

(REGISTRAR/ PRINCIPAL)

(Seal)
Annexure – X

SavitribaiPhule Pune University

(Formerly University of Pune)

Final Report Assessment / Evaluation Certificate(Two Members Expert Committee Not

Belonging to the Institute of Principal Investigator)

(to be submitted with the final report)

It is certified that the final report of Support for Assistance by SPPU for Project-based
Innovative Research (ASPIRE)”

_____________________________” by Dr./Prof. ________________________________

Dept. of __________________ has been assessed by the committee consisting the
following members for final submission of the report to the University under the scheme of
Support for Assistance by SPPU for Project-based Innovative Research (ASPIRE).

Comments/Suggestions of the Expert Committee:-

Name & Signatures of Experts with Date:-

Name of Expert University/College name Signature with Date

1.

2.

It is certified that the final report has been uploaded on Support for Assistance by SPPU for
Project-based Innovative Research (ASPIRE) portal on ………………………… .
It is also certified that final report, Executive summary of the report, Research documents,
monograph academic papers provided under Major Research Project have been posted on
the website of the University.

(HoD/Principal/Director)

Seal