Introduction This guide intends to provide practical information for students who have been asked to submit a research proposal as part of their application for admission to a research degree. It is also relevant to students who are applying to external bodies for postgraduate research funding. Research funding In choosing where to do your research […]

The research proposal, which must be written by the candidate with the supervisors’ assistance, should be 2-4 pages (single-spaced) including figures (optional) and usually no more than 10 references, and should be` submitted electronically. The purpose of this proposal is to allow assessment of the intrinsic scientific merit of the project and of the student’s […]

  Title of research Background one paragraph explaining what this thing is about: what the domain of the intended research is, what the pressing issues are etc Research question  one paragraph explaining a specific research question (or questions) relating to the above Research design and methods one paragraph explaining the research design to address the […]

Prospective PhD students are required to complete a research proposal and submit it with the application form and other relevant documents. The proposal should be max 3,000 words in length excluding bibliography/references. The numbers in parentheses indicate the maximum page length that should be devoted to each section. This does not suggest that all sections […]

The purpose of the research proposal is to demonstrate that the research you wish to undertake is significant, necessary and feasible, that you will be able to make an original contribution to the field, and that the project can be completed within the normal time period. Some general guidelines and advice on structuring your research […]