Research Proposal using ChatGPT and other AI Tools: 5 Proven Strategies for Compelling Proposals

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Introduction

Crafting an impactful research proposal stands as a cornerstone within both academic and professional pursuits. In today’s digital age, the imperative of leveraging cutting-edge technologies cannot be overstated, especially when it comes to capturing attention and securing the necessary funding. Welcome to this insightful blog, where we embark on a journey through five proven strategies meticulously designed to elevate the quality and persuasiveness of your research proposals. At the heart of these strategies lies the seamless integration of ChatGPT and a spectrum of other AI tools, each contributing its unique prowess to enhance your proposal-building process. Let’s explore how the power of AI can streamline, refine, and fortify every facet of your research proposal, equipping you with the tools to craft compelling narratives that resonate and captivate.

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Here’s a snapshot of what awaits:

1. Efficient Proposal Construction: Discover how AI empowers researchers to streamline the proposal creation process, enhancing efficiency and precision.
2. Clarity Enhancement: Explore ChatGPT’s dynamic capabilities in refining language and ensuring crystal-clear communication of your proposal’s objectives.
3. Structuring for Impact: Uncover how AI aids in constructing a well-organized and persuasively structured argument, capturing readers’ attention effectively.
4. Complementary AI Tools: Venture beyond ChatGPT as we explore a range of AI tools that complement its strengths, addressing potential limitations and broadening its application.
5. Empowering Key Sections: Dive into specific sections crucial to a compelling proposal, from crafting concise problem statements to emphasizing the study’s significance.

Stay tuned as we deconstruct each strategy, providing actionable insights bolstered by real-world examples. As we journey through the intricate interplay of human intellect and artificial intelligence, you’ll gain the expertise to revolutionize your approach to research proposal writing. By the end of this exploration, you’ll be armed with the knowledge and skills to craft research proposals that not only command attention but also leave an indelible mark. Let’s delve into the fusion of innovation and tradition, embarking on a quest to create research proposals that truly stand out.

Broad Overview of types of projects (May vary with Schemes)

1. Applied Research Stream: Leading to the establishment of Proof-of-Concept.
   1. Concept: The proposal should explore innovative ideas with a view to showcase the unique advantages of the idea over existing alternatives and to demonstrate that their innovative idea has the ability to address a significant end-user need. This has to be substantiated by clear articulation of need supported by a quantitative performance statement from the participating user.
   1. Eligibility: The proposals are to be led by faculties/ scientists working in a regular  position in recognized Academic Organizations /Public funded R&D Institutions/ Laboratories, Central and State government autonomous organisations State S & T councils.
   1. Project Cost: May have maximum limit. May have limit on maximum limit on budget specifics such as equipment not exceeding certain percentages, etc.
   1. Project duration: Based on Scheme or project. Must be kept to maximum allowed term.
2. Technology Development Stream: Leading to Lab Scale Demonstration.
   1. Eligibility: The proposals have to be submitted in the Institute – Industry / User partnership mode only. The proposals are to be led by faculties/ scientists working in regular position in recognized Academic Institutions, Public funded R&D Institutions/ Laboratories, State S&T councils in partnership with other academic/ R&D organisations, state-line departments, S&T-based voluntary organisations, DSIR recognized SIRO organization etc. Participation of industries, user, start-ups and industry associations is strongly recommended and needed. The role of industry in the proposal should be tangible and it should show interest in promoting or encouraging the developed technology. The company/industry should be willing to contribute in the form of industry attributable technical inputs and resources with at least 10% of the project cost in cash.
   1. Project Cost: Based on Scheme or project. Must be kept to maximum allowed term. If mentioned as No ceiling, suggest an amount that can be substantiated with hard evidence. Lab Scale Demonstration plant costs will be admissible based on the project requirement. However, other equipment cost may have cap limit. For example, other equipment cost should not exceed 30% of the project cost.
   1. Project duration: Based on Scheme or project. Must be kept to maximum allowed term.
3. Technology Assessment Stream: Leading to Pilot-Scale demonstration of technology in the field setting.
   1. Concept: The stream includes grants to Academic/R&D Institute(s), for setting up of pilot demonstration plant, provided the partnering user demonstrates a willingness to validate the technology by providing tangible inputs to the project.
   1. Eligibility: The proposals are to be led by faculties/ scientists working in a regular position in recognized Academic institutions, Public-funded R&D Institutions/ Laboratories in partnership with other academic, R&D organizations, DSIR-recognized R&D organizations, industries, and Users (Utility, Panchayat, Municipal Corporation, Urban Development Authority, etc). Participation of industries, users, start-ups, and industry associations is strongly recommended and essential.
   1. Project Cost: May have maximum limit. May have limit on maximum limit on budget specifics such as equipment not exceeding certain percentages, etc.
   1. Project duration: Based on Scheme or project. Must be kept to maximum allowed term.
4. Convergent Solution Stream:
   1. Concept: Leading to customised sustainable convergent solutions including techno-socio economic environmental assessment for mounting sustainable solutions for a population of approx. 10,000.
   1. This stream envisages-
      1. Customized convergent technological solutions to address prevalent and emerging water challenges in selected clusters.
      1. Techno-socio-economic environmental assessment of technology options in clusters of credible population size (say 10,000 or more). Also, up-scaling of convergent solutions successfully demonstrated under various research, development and demonstration programmes for a larger population (say 1,00,000 or above). For upscaling, successful demonstration needs to be proven.
   1. Eligibility: The proposals may have to be submitted in consortium mode only. The consortium is expected to be led by faculties/ scientists working in a regular position in recognized academic institutions, public-funded R&D Institutions/ Laboratories, state S&T councils in partnership with other academic/ R&D organisations, state line departments, S&T-based voluntary organizations etc. Participation of industries/ start-ups is also welcome, wherever applicable. The consortium should essentially include at least a user having an interest in the intervention, a solution designer, and a solution provider. The role of solution designer and provider can be assumed by the same organization if the organization has the required expertise and experience.
   1. Project Cost: Based on Scheme or project. Must be kept to maximum allowed term. If mentioned as No ceiling, suggest an amount that can be substantiated with hard evidence. Lab Scale Demonstration plant costs will be admissible based on the project requirement. However, other equipment cost may have cap limit. For example, other equipment cost should not exceed 30% of the project cost.
   1. Project duration: Based on Scheme or project. Must be kept to maximum allowed term.

Typical Research Proposal Format

S.No	ITEMS	Comments
I	Proposal Summary	Project details in summary (Title, Cost, Duration, PI/CO-PI details, Organization Information, Collaborators, information, Objectives, Methodology, Deliverables)
II	Financial Requirement	Budget details (Manpower, Equipment List, Other Cost, Consumables, Travel, Contingencies, Overheads Charges)
III	Core Proposal Format (Applied Research/Technology development/ Technology   Assessment /Convergent Solution)	Objectives of the Proposal, Critical Review of Status Identifying Gaps, 9.  Outline of the Project, Deliverables of the project, Methodology, Milestones with Months, Work Elements & Responsible Organization for each Work Element, Work Plan, Details of Experts, Any other information relevant to the Project proposal/ execution of the project,
IV	Proforma for Bio-Data of PI and Co-PI	Personal details including, experience, publications and previous projects
V	Budget Estimates	Detailed budget for each year, Salaries, Equipment details, other costs, consumables, travel, Contingencies, Bank details
Annexures
I	Undertaking from the Investigator(s)	Based on Agency
II	Endorsement from The Head of Institution	Based on Agency
III	Endorsement from the Stakeholders/User/Collaborating Industry/ Non-Academic Partners/Voluntary Organizations etc (if any)	Based on Agency
IV	Terms and Conditions for the Grant	Based on Agency
V	Information about Sponsoring Agencyfunding	Based on Agency
VI	Policy on Conflict of Interest for Applicant	Based on Agency

Proposal Summary

S. No.	Items	Details
I	Title	Based on proposal
II	Project cost	(Amount in lakhs / Crores / USD)
III	Duration	(in months)
III	PI Details	Applicant details
IV	Co-PI Details	Applicant details
V	Lead Organisation	Institute name
VI	Lead       Organisation Status	Govt. Organisation/ Statutory body/ Registered society (NGO)/ Registered society (autonomous body)/Trust /Govt. autonomous/ Govt. aided institute/ Private sector company/others (Tick Any)
VII	Partner/Collaborator Organisation (CO)	If Applicable
VIII	Partner/CO Status	Pvt. / Public organization
IX	Objectives	Same as those mentioned in Project details
X	Methodology	Same as those mentioned in Project details
XI	Deliverables	New/Upgraded Product; New/Upscaled Process; New/ Upgraded System; Services (including software); Feasibility analysis; report; mention any other in bullet form (Same as those mentioned in Project details)

Financial requirements

Sr. no.	ITEM	Description		Individual sub-head cost	Total Amount (All figures in lakhs / USD)
1	MANPOWER (mention Posts with gross emoluments)	Scientific I Technical Manpower positions with remuneration, essential qualification and upper age-limit, SRIS91Z-0512019 Government of India Ministry of Science & Technology Department of Science & Technology		Scientific I Technical Manpower positions with remuneration, essential qualification and upper age-limit, SRIS91Z-0512019 Government of India Ministry of Science & Technology Department of Science & Technology
2	PERMANENT EQUIPMENT LIST  (mention the cost of the individual item)	Indigenous		Upper limit may not be set for some projects. Some projects have cap on maximum equipment cost. For example equipment cost is not expected to exceed 30% of the project cost
		Foreign
3	OTHER COST			(Outsourcing, Fabrication, Testing, Others)
4	CONSUMABLES			These refer to supplies that are used up during the course of the project. This would refer to the costs of photocopying, printing, pencils, pens, pads of paper, markers, postage, computer supplies, etc. This is where the best guess comes in, but often consumables are one of the lower priced items in the budget.
5	TRAVEL			May have Cap on maximum amount annually, For example INR 50,000/- each per annum will be provided for Travel and Contingencies. Higher amount, based on the recommendations of the Expert Committee, to be provided where the research work involves field work or/and project has many investigators/institutions and larger manpower. The contingency amount may also be used for paying Registration Fees for attending international conferences.
6	CONTINGENCIES			A contingency is something that may or may not occur but that must be dealt with if it does. Contingency budget, in the context of project management, is an amount of money that is included to cover potential events that are not specifically accounted for in a cost estimate. It may account for inflation led change in cost of equipment, expenditure on repairs and damages that may happen during project execution.
7	OVERHEADS CHARGES			Example: Overhead amount is towards meeting the cost of academic expenses including infrastructural facilities at the host institutes, and is permissible as given below: a) For projects costing upto INR 1 crore, 10% of the total cost for educational institutions and NGOs and 8% for laboratories and institutions under Central Government Departments/Agencies; b) For projects costing more than INR 1 crore and upto INR 5 crore, overheads of INR 15 lakh or 10% of total cost whichever is less; c) For projects costing more than INR 5 crore and upto INR 20 crore, INR 20 lakh will be provided as overheads; and d) For projects costing more than INR 20 crore, the quantum will be decided on a case to case basis.
GRAND  TOTAL

The budget may reflect the share of expenditure from proposing organization and the share of expenditure expected from Sponsoring agency. The ratio of share depends on the nature of Scheme under which the proposal is being submitted. Specific guidelines are provided by Sponsoring Agency regarding the budget, cap limits on items and share of stakeholders.

CORE PROPOSAL FORMAT

Project Details

Project Title	See Sample ChatGPT prompt and response.
Principal Investigator (PI)	Name, Designation, Complete Address (with city pin code), Telephone & Mobile No. , E-mail,
Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)	Name, Designation, Complete Address (with city pin code), Telephone & Mobile No. , E-mail,
Collaborating Agencies/Industries	(If any)
Target Beneficiaries	Society, Special Economic Groups, Students, Industry, in terms of Category (General/SC/ST/OBC/Others etc) or benefit for Specific Geographical Region, etc. See Sample ChatGPT prompt and response.
Objectives of the Proposal	Precise and quantified, use Bullet Form. See Sample ChatGPT prompt and response.
Critical Review of Status Identifying Gaps	(include references) i) National Status Review ii) International Status Review This is very similar to writing a PhD Proposal (Read: ChatGPT for PhD Proposal: How to write a Winning Research Proposal with AI in 7 Simple Steps)
Outline of the Project	With schematics, where possible Define the problems and give technical details This is very similar to writing a PhD Proposal (Read: ChatGPT for PhD Proposal: How to write a Winning Research Proposal with AI in 7 Simple Steps)
Deliverables of the project	Brief description i) New/Upgraded Product ii) New/Upscaled Process iii) New/ Upgraded System iv) Services (including software) v) Feasibility analysis vi) Any other See Sample ChatGPT prompt and response.
Methodology	Please highlight how success in the project execution will be ensured See Sample ChatGPT prompt and response.

Milestones with Months, Work Elements & Responsible Organisation for each Work Element

S. No.	Milestone	Target Month	Work Elements	Responsible Organization
			1. 2. 3.
			1. 2. 3.
			1. 2. 3.

Work Distribution

Work Plan	Attach bar chart giving project activities and milestones. Highlight Milestones
Names of 5 Experts/Agencies/Institutions working in the similar area (If Applicable)	Please give complete Name, Designation, Address with pin code, telephone numbers & e-mail addresses
Challenges in the Identified site (for Convergent Solution Streams Only)	Details of Geographical Site for which the project is being proposed.
Role of the Solution designer and Solution provider in the deployment of Convergent Solution for Solution Streams Only)	Clearly mentioned details of word division between Implementing parties.
Role of User/Utility Partner/Other Stakeholders in the consortia (for Solution Streams Only)	Clearly mentioned details of word division between Implementing parties.
Details of Beneficiaries (for Convergent Solution Streams Only)	Society, Special Economic Groups, Students, Industry, in terms of Category (General/SC/ST/OBC/Others etc) or benefit for Specific Geographical Region, etc.
Any other information relevant to the Project proposal/ execution of the project	Points not coved previously such as research output in terms of Publications, Patents etc

Proforma for Bio-Data of Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)

1. Name
2. Gender
3. E-mail ID
4. Qualifications
5. Employment Experience
6. List of Publications (For last 5 years only)
   1. Journal Publications
   2. Conference Presentations
   3. Patents filed/Granted with details
   4. Books Published /Chapters contributed
7. Sponsored Research Projects
8. Consultancy Projects
9. Sponsored Research/Consultancy Projects submitted for approval

BUDGET ESTIMATES

(Read: 7 Components of Budget for Research Proposal: Success with a Strategic Budget Allocation)

Break-up of Total Budget (All Amount in Lakhs / USD)  

	Item		1st Year		2nd Year		3rd Year		Total
			Sponsoring Agency	Collaborator*	Sponsoring Agency	Collaborator*	Sponsoring Agency	Collaborator*	Sponsoring Agency	Collaborator*
1.	Manpower
2.	Permanent Equipment	Indigenous
		Foreign
3.	Other Costs (Outsourcing, Fabrication, Testing and patents etc)
4.	Consumables
5.	Domestic Travel
6	Contingencies
7	Overhead Charges
	Total

Itemised Budget (Please provide justification)

Manpower (Scientific I Technical Manpower positions with remuneration, essential qualification and upper age-limit, SRIS91Z-0512019 Government of India Ministry of Science & TechnologyDepartment of Science & Technology)

Budget for Salaries (To be borne by Sponsoring Agency)

Designation	Qualification	Salary per month	No. of Persons	Amount Rupees in Lakh/ USD	Justification

Budget for Salaries (To be borne by Collaborator(s), if any)

Designation	Qualification	Salary per month	No. of Persons	Amount Rupees in Lakh / USD	Justification

Equipment*

Budget for Permanent Equipment (To be borne by Sponsoring Agency)

Description of Equipment		Foreign/Indigenous	Unit Landed Price (CIF + Custom Duty + others)	Nos. of Equipment	Total Rupees / USD	Justification in relation to project requirement

Budget for Permanent Equipment (To be borne by Collaborator (s), if any)

Description of Equipment		Foreign/Indigenous	Unit Landed Price (CIF + Custom Duty + others)	Nos. of Equipment	Total Rupees	Justification in relation to project requirement

Other Costs (Outsourcing, Fabrication, Testing and Patenting etc.)

Budget for Other Costs (To be borne by Sponsoring Agency)

Item	1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	Total	Justification including basis of cost estimates/quotations
Outsourcing
Fabrication
Testing
Patenting
Others

Budget for Other costs (To be borne Collaborator (s), if any)

Item	1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	Total	Justification including basis of cost estimates/quotations
Outsourcing
Fabrication
Testing
Patenting
Others

Consumables

Budget for Consumable Materials (To be borne by Sponsoring Agency)

1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	Total	Justification including basis of cost estimates/ quotations

Budget for Consumable Materials (To be borne by Collaborator (s), if any)

1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	Total	Justification including basis of cost estimates/ quotations

Domestic Travel*

Budget for Domestic Travel (To be borne by Sponsoring Agency)

1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	Total Rupees	Justification; indicating (journeys, mode and class of transport

Budget for Domestic Travel (To be borne Collaborator (s), if any)

1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	Total Rupees	Justification; indicating (journeys, mode and class of transport

Contingencies

Budget for Contingencies (To be borne by Sponsoring Agency)

1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	Total	Justification including basis of cost estimates / quotations

Budget for Contingencies (To be borne by Collaborator (s), if any)

1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	Total	Justification including basis of cost estimates / quotations

Research Proposal and AI toools

Using AI tools for Research Topic

Let us say that the Call for Proposal is regarding:

• Water Availability, Distribution, and Management
• Water Quality, Monitoring and Treatment
• Waste Water Recycling and Management for Industrial, Domestic and Community based Solution

ChatGPT can provide us with suitable research topics that are relevant and covers all the requirements of Call for Proposal.

ChatGPT Prompt: based on the information given in triple quotes suggest 20 Project ideas for government funded schemes “””<Copy the Preamble and Objective of the Call form Call for Proposal>“””

From these ideas we can pick one idea that we can implement based on the resources and knowledge base in the proposing organization. For example, an institute with strong research group in CSE, ECE or Electrical department may apply for IoT based project, whereas an institute located near Industrial District may apply for Water-Smart Industrial Processes projects.

Target Beneficiaries

Society, Special Economic Groups, Students, Industry, in terms of Category (General/SC/ST/OBC/Others etc) or benefit for Specific Geographical Region, etc.

ChatGPT Prompt: Based on the type of project given as “a.  Applied Research Stream: Leading to the establishment of Proof-of-Concept. Concept: The proposal should explore innovative ideas with a view to showcase the unique advantages of the idea over existing alternatives and to demonstrate that their innovative idea has the ability to address a significant end-user need. This has to be substantiated by clear articulation of need supported by a quantitative performance statement from the participating user. Eligibility: The proposals are to be led by faculties/ scientists working in a regular  position in recognized Academic Organizations /Public funded R&D Institutions/ Laboratories, Central and State government autonomous organisations State S & T councils. Project Cost: Not exceeding ₹ 1 crore (indicative) where equipment cost is not expected to exceed 30% of the project cost. Overheads are admissible  as per DST norms above these costs.” Suggest “Target Beneficiaries” for the project “Smart Water Distribution Network using IoT and AI”

ChatGPT Response:
Target Beneficiaries for the project “Smart Water Distribution Network using IoT and AI”:
Urban Communities: Residents in urban areas will benefit from improved water supply and equitable distribution, reducing shortages and ensuring consistent access to clean water.
Rural Villages: Remote and underserved rural communities will gain access to efficient water distribution systems, enhancing their quality of life and agricultural practices.
Government Water Agencies: Municipalities and water authorities will benefit from optimized water management, leak detection, and reduced operational costs.
Agricultural Sector: Farmers will have access to precise irrigation systems based on real-time data, leading to water conservation and increased crop yield.
Industries: Industrial sectors relying on water for processes will benefit from efficient water supply management, reducing wastage and operational costs.
Environmental Conservation: Improved water management will have positive impacts on local ecosystems and natural resources, benefiting flora and fauna.
Disaster Management Authorities: Real-time data on water distribution and usage will aid in disaster preparedness and response, particularly during floods and droughts.
Research and Academia: The project’s findings and methodologies can be integrated into educational curricula, fostering innovation and research in water management technologies.
Local Government Bodies: Municipal and regional authorities will have tools to address water distribution inequalities, enhancing their governance and service delivery.
Water Quality Monitoring Agencies: Monitoring agencies will benefit from the project’s integration of water quality data, aiding in early contamination detection and response.
Economic Growth: Stable and efficient water distribution can stimulate economic growth by ensuring a reliable water supply for industries and businesses.
Technology Industry: The project can drive advancements in IoT and AI technologies, fostering growth in the technology sector and encouraging innovation.
Healthcare Sector: Access to clean water through improved distribution can contribute to better public health outcomes by reducing waterborne diseases.
NGOs and Community Organizations: Organizations focused on water conservation and community development can leverage the project’s outcomes to drive local initiatives.
Tourism Industry: Stable and clean water supply can enhance the tourism sector by providing improved amenities and maintaining attractive environments.
Sustainable Development Goals: The project aligns with SDG#6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and contributes to achieving targets related to water availability and management.
Water Utilities and Service Providers: Companies responsible for water supply and distribution will benefit from optimized operations, reduced losses, and improved customer satisfaction.
Startups and Entrepreneurs: The project’s proof-of-concept can inspire entrepreneurs to develop innovative solutions in the water technology sector.
Climate Resilience: The project contributes to building climate resilience by ensuring efficient water distribution in the face of changing weather patterns.
Future Generations: The project’s sustainable water management practices will leave a positive legacy for future generations, ensuring access to a vital resource.
By targeting these beneficiaries, the “Smart Water Distribution Network using IoT and AI” project can create a broad and significant impact, addressing water distribution challenges and enhancing overall water management practices

Objectives of the Proposal

Precise and quantified, use Bullet Form.

ChatGPT Prompt: Based on the type of project given as “a.  Applied Research Stream: Leading to the establishment of Proof-of-Concept. Concept: The proposal should explore innovative ideas with a view to showcase the unique advantages of the idea over existing alternatives and to demonstrate that their innovative idea has the ability to address a significant end-user need. This has to be substantiated by clear articulation of need supported by a quantitative performance statement from the participating user. Eligibility: The proposals are to be led by faculties/ scientists working in a regular  position in recognized Academic Organizations /Public funded R&D Institutions/ Laboratories, Central and State government autonomous organisations State S & T councils. Project Cost: Not exceeding ₹ 1 crore (indicative) where equipment cost is not expected to exceed 30% of the project cost. Overheads are admissible  as per DST norms above these costs.” Suggest “Objectives of the Proposal” for the project “Smart Water Distribution Network using IoT and AI”

Deliverables of the project

ChatGPT Prompt: Based on the type of project given as “a.  Applied Research Stream: Leading to the establishment of Proof-of-Concept. Concept: The proposal should explore innovative ideas with a view to showcase the unique advantages of the idea over existing alternatives and to demonstrate that their innovative idea has the ability to address a significant end-user need. This has to be substantiated by clear articulation of need supported by a quantitative performance statement from the participating user. Eligibility: The proposals are to be led by faculties/ scientists working in a regular  position in recognized Academic Organizations /Public funded R&D Institutions/ Laboratories, Central and State government autonomous organisations State S & T councils. Project Cost: Not exceeding ₹ 1 crore (indicative) where equipment cost is not expected to exceed 30% of the project cost. Overheads are admissible  as per DST norms above these costs.” Suggest “Deliverables of the project” for the project “Smart Water Distribution Network using IoT and AI” in terms of i) New/Upgraded Product ii) New/Upscaled Process iii) New/ Upgraded System iv) Services (including software) v) Feasibility analysis vi) Any other

Methodology

ChatGPT Prompt: Based on the type of project given as “a.  Applied Research Stream: Leading to the establishment of Proof-of-Concept. Concept: The proposal should explore innovative ideas with a view to showcase the unique advantages of the idea over existing alternatives and to demonstrate that their innovative idea has the ability to address a significant end-user need. This has to be substantiated by clear articulation of need supported by a quantitative performance statement from the participating user. Eligibility: The proposals are to be led by faculties/ scientists working in a regular  position in recognized Academic Organizations /Public funded R&D Institutions/ Laboratories, Central and State government autonomous organisations State S & T councils. Project Cost: Not exceeding ₹ 1 crore (indicative) where equipment cost is not expected to exceed 30% of the project cost. Overheads are admissible  as per DST norms above these costs.” Suggest “Methodology” for the project “Smart Water Distribution Network using IoT and AI”. Please highlight how success in the project execution will be ensured