Questions tagged [research-proposal]
For topics pertaining to writing a formal statement on one's proposed research, usually for the purpose of obtaining funding or acceptance into a faculty position. It is also frequently called a "research plan".
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I want to use the same topic as my MA research for a PhD
I believe there's ample room for further exploration within the actual framework of my MA project. I'm very satisfied with how I've organized my work, and the fact that I couldn't fully execute it (...
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Is expanding post-doc research idea independently as a faculty a good idea?
I am currently a postdoc in the US, and will likely become a STEM tenure-track assistant professor at an R1 university.
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During my postdoc, I was working on a project that was unsuccessful ...
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What costs should one take into account while planning a workshop?
Imagine an STEM-based (European or North American) grant proposal in the last phase of which a workshop is desired to be held in order to better disseminate research results among not only researchers ...
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Change of research project due to personal family issues
I am going through a personal issue and would like to help my family with part of the PhD scholarship I receive. However, to do this, I would need to return to my hometown (where my family lives) and ...
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PhD Proposal: Application for funding
I am applying for a PhD and currently rewriting the proposal which will submitted alongside my application.
I would appreciate guidance on whether it is wise to include the names of possible funding ...
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Found mistake in hypothesis of the Research Proposal after receiving interview call. What should I do?
I am an international student who applied for PhD in the Department of Social Science in UK. I had submitted the proposal as a part of my application for which I received an interview invitation. ...
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Can I submit my Research Proposal as a Writing Sample for a US PhD application in Humanities?
I noticed that in US PhD application forms there is no separate portion for attaching a PhD research proposal. The writing sample I have is an essay from an undergraduate class and non-academic ...
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Postdoc delegates work to PhD: who gets to be PI for a small proposal? [closed]
A postdoc delegated a (newly joined) PhD student to write a small proposal for computing time. She wrote a reasonable first draft, but it needs heavy editing that the postdoc will now do, and submit ...
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Can a modification of an existing method be still named original resarch
I have found a method in Computer Sciences that I have modified to solve some subject related problems. Are those tweaks of existing methods still be considered as original research? Or is it just ...
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How to explain typical number of publications during a PhD in a grant application?
A grant application requires me to elaborate on typical output indicators in my field (pure mathematics). In particular, I want to explain that 3-4 articles during a PhD is a good amount for my field. ...
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Advice for PhD: Number of Applications (Humanities)
I am currently a postgraduate whose degree is near completion, and I would like to apply for a PhD in the United Kingdom. I am a first generation student which means that I have limited awareness of ...
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how to write a research proposal on a defined Master's by Research project
as the title suggests, how can i write a research proposal for a very defined research project? I am an undergrad in Life Sciences (UK) and I understand I have to state why I'm interested in said ...
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How to find a research supervisors and a research team?
I am finishing my master’s degree in computer science this year. After my first year I understood that I have a big passion for research in the field of AI and cognition. However, the research ...
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Can I provide citations in the abstract of a project proposal [duplicate]
I am writing a project proposal for the first time but I am in dilemma whether I should add the citation in the abstract as well or not. Any suggestions?
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One Proposal, Two Submissions (NSF GRFP and NDSEG)
I'll be applying this coming fall to start a master's program in fall 2024 and plan on applying for both the GRFP and NDSEG for potential funding. I was wondering if there are any guidelines about ...
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