The Research Proposal
Writing a Research Proposal
A research proposal is a document explaining what you would like to research for your doctorate. Different academic departments request different things as far as a proposal and/or application is concerned, so it is important that you contact the department to find out any particular requirements before submitting your application.
In general, and if required, your proposal should:
- provide an overview of your research question, explaining why it is of academic and or practical importance
- outline the main objectives of your research, providing details of two or three key aspects
- indicate the importance of previous related research and how your own research question might make a useful contribution to the area
- briefly state the main research techniques (interviews, case studies, modelling etc.) you might use
- indicate your suggested data collection procedures, indicating sources and any possible difficulties
- explain the techniques you intend to use
- add an outline timeline of activities
Please check the individual academic department requirements below.
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- Mathematics for Real-World Systems Doctoral Training Centre
Please contact the Centre for specific research proposal requirements.
- Mathematics Institute, Warwick
Students are encouraged to contact the department directly before submitting a proposal.
- Medical School, Warwick
All students are required to submit a Purpose of Study' statement of not more than 1000 words showing:
- Why you want to do a research degree
- Your area of interest
- What you think are the most important research questions in your area
- Some indication of how you might go about answering one of those questions
- Modern Languages and Cultures, School of
Please contact the School of Modern Languages and Cultures for specific research proposal requirements.
- Molecular Analytical Sciences (MAS DTC)
Students are encouraged to contact the department directly before they submit a research proposal.