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THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL TEMPLATE

The document Research Proposal Sample for Phd Application has been set up to assist students in preparing the text for their research proposal. It is NOT intended as a document to guide you through your research proposal development but to assist you in setting out the proposal, in terms of text layout, section headings and sub-sections.

The Research Proposal is a complete description of the intended research, developed under the supervision of the assigned supervisor. Through the full proposal, the student needs to demonstrate convincingly that the study will make a contribution to a public health issue or problem. The full research proposal must be between 5 and 10 pages and should present the following:

Title
Brief Introduction
Background and statement of the problem (this in the light of a thorough literature review)
Research question or hypothesis, aim, and objectives
Study design (type of study)
Study population and sampling
Data collection methods and instruments
Data analysis methods – if applicable statistical planning must be fully addressed, or the candidate should provide evidence that statistics are not required.
Mechanisms to assure the quality of the study – e.g. control of bias, safe storage of data
Study period – Timetable for completion of the project
Participants in the study – all people involved in the study, and the role they play, should be identified.*
Ethical considerations
Resources required for the study, including budget if applicable
References
Appendices (copy of the questionnaire, consent forms, etc.)