An example of a research proposal outline

It demonstrates your knowledge of the subject area and shows the methods you want to use to complete your research. We use research proposals to match you with your supervisor or supervisor team. You can contact one of our Research Leads or an academic whose work you are interested in to discuss your proposal.

In order to assess your application, it is helpful to see an outline of the research area in which you would like to do your doctoral study. This information helps your application in two ways: It helps us to see if we have research supervisors who are experts in your area and who can support your project.

You should include an outline of the various stages and corresponding time lines for developing and implementing the research, including writing up your thesis. For full-time study your research should be completed within three years, with writing up completed in the fourth year of registration.

Here is a basic format you can follow while writing your proposal. It might seem like a dreadful task and especially for the students who are new to this. It requires good writing as well as research skills. Here is a sample template to further explain the outline.