How to Write Good Research Proposal
PhD Research Proposal
The heart of the application form is your research proposal. This should be a statement of a maximum of 2 sides of A4 where you explain what you want to research and how you propose to do it. You should provide a clear statement of the proposed research topic, why it is important and why your proposal has the potential to contribute to knowledge in your area of research. You should also provide an outline of your proposed methodology.
Please also include a curriculum vitae with your application. We consider each application on its individual merits and ensure that proposed projects match the research interests and expertise of academic members of staff.
Following we have listed some more information that might be helpful when writing your proposal.
What is a proposal for?
A proposal should demonstrate why the research should be done, how it should be done, what its outcomes will be and how the results will be disseminated. A well prepared research proposal: * demonstrates that you have thought through your research idea * demonstrates that you have the appropriate information, skills and knowledge to pursue a research project * shows that the project is feasible - in terms of time, money and intellectual scope * shows that you have though through how to answer research questions with suitable and practicable methods * demonstrates how the project will contribute to knowledge, ie. that it is situated in current debates and offers an original contribution * clearly outlines the ethical issues implied by the research and offers a strategy to manage them * shows that you can write clearly and lucidly for a range of different audiences
Types of proposal
There are different kinds of proposal depending on the scale of the research, who is funding it and who will do it. Academics are usually invited to apply for project funding from research councils (UK, EU or International), funding agencies or
The heart of the application form is your research proposal. This should be a statement of a maximum of 2 sides of A4 where you explain what you want to research and how you propose to do it. You should provide a clear statement of the proposed research topic, why it is important and why your proposal has the potential to contribute to knowledge in your area of research. You should also provide an outline of your proposed methodology.
Please also include a curriculum vitae with your application. We consider each application on its individual merits and ensure that proposed projects match the research interests and expertise of academic members of staff.
Following we have listed some more information that might be helpful when writing your proposal.
What is a proposal for?
A proposal should demonstrate why the research should be done, how it should be done, what its outcomes will be and how the results will be disseminated. A well prepared research proposal: * demonstrates that you have thought through your research idea * demonstrates that you have the appropriate information, skills and knowledge to pursue a research project * shows that the project is feasible - in terms of time, money and intellectual scope * shows that you have though through how to answer research questions with suitable and practicable methods * demonstrates how the project will contribute to knowledge, ie. that it is situated in current debates and offers an original contribution * clearly outlines the ethical issues implied by the research and offers a strategy to manage them * shows that you can write clearly and lucidly for a range of different audiences
Types of proposal
There are different kinds of proposal depending on the scale of the research, who is funding it and who will do it. Academics are usually invited to apply for project funding from research councils (UK, EU or International), funding agencies or