Graduate Research School

Research proposal format

 

Further information

Examples


Why proposals fail


PhD and master's difference


Other formats

Your research proposal should be divided into sections and formatted according to our guidelines to prepare research proposals. It should be written in plain English for a generalist reader.

  • Complete all 10 sections (A to J) of the guidelines.
  • Your research proposal should be no longer than 15 pages.
  • Advice on the best approach to take for each section is provided. 

Guidelines and advice