Tribhuvan University (TU), Office of the Rector, Research Directorate, Kirtipur invites research proposals from contractual, temporary, and permanent teachers and staff working in the University's departments, offices, and campuses who are interested in conducting research, for the operation of the regular Small Research Project Program for the fiscal year 2082/083.
Key Details:
- Proposal Submission Deadline: Poush 1, 2082 (December 16, 2025) by 2 PM
- For other information, please check the TU website: www.tu.edu.np.
Documents Required
- Research Proposal (2 copies) and Pen Drive containing the E-copy.
- Personal details/Curriculum Vitae (1 copy).
- Certified copy of the Master's Level Transcript (1 copy).
- Final Appointment Letter for TU-affiliated library teacher/staff (1 copy).
- Recommendation letter (1 copy) from the relevant campus/department/office stating that the applicant has not utilized study leave, self-study leave, or unpaid leave during the fiscal year 2082/083, and has not been involved in research grants from the University Grants Commission, TU Dean's Office, the relevant campus, or any other body.
- Application/request (1 copy) with a self-declaration that the applicant has not received a Small Research grant from this Directorate in the previous two fiscal years.
View the official notice here
Old Notice
As per the standard micro research project initiative of 2050, each micro research will receive Rs. 2,00,000/- (equivalent to two lakhs only) to cover research expenses. A total of 30 small research projects will be conducted, funded by Tribhuvan University. The deadline for proposal submission to this directorate is December 09, 2023 at 2 pm.
This opportunity is not available to those who have already undertaken small research projects from this directorate in the financial years 2078/79 and 2079/80. Moreover, individuals involved in research projects under the University Grants Commission, the Dean's Office, or other bodies within the University, or those on study leave, self-study leave, and Betanchi Bia, are ineligible. Invalid research proposals will not be considered. Proposals that do not comply with the attached guidelines and those received after the specified time will be disqualified.
Required Documents
- Research proposal - 3 copies (loosely bound)
- Curriculum vitae - 1 copy
- Letter from respective campus - 1 copy
- Photocopy of Certified Master's Degree Transcript - 1 copy
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants for small research proposals from Tri. V. should be either contract, temporary, or permanent teachers or employees, and must have attained at least a second-class postgraduate level.
- Provisions for inclusion or reservation do not apply to the applicant if they are a permanent teacher/employee of TU.
- During the period from the publication of the notification for short research proposals until the final selection, the applicant should not have taken study leave, self-study leave, or any other form of leave of absence from Tri. V.
