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.
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How to write research proposal without the risk of getting my idea stolen
I am applying to some PhD programs this year. For some programs they require a research proposal - and this creates a dilemma for me. The more detailed the proposal is, the higher chance I get into ...
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Do I need to reason why I use a particular technology in my research proposal?
I have started doing a research related to NoSQL databases for the master's degree and I have submitted the research proposal.
Proposal evaluation results have been released and the examiner has added ...
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Professor has no interest in the topic of my research proposal
For a research paper in my course we had to come up with a topic proposal.
When I talked with my professor about my topic he did not seem interested in my proposal and only talked about a topic of his ...
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How to justify research assistant's role in the grant application
How can we justify the role of Research Assistant in the grant application?
Everyone knows that faculty members are busy with teaching, admin tasks, writing grants etc. so they actually seek PhD and ...
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Is it OK to include public domain (wikimedia commons) image in a research grant proposal?
Obviously, with a proper attribution.
Thank you.
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Can it be disadvantageous to actively publish in completely different fields?
I'm a researcher in a STEM field and work at an institute where research staff salaries (including mine) are dependent entirely on third-party grant money. I've already successfully obtained research ...
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The order of Aims, Objectives, and Research Question in the grant proposal application
What should be the order of my Research Questions, Aim, and Order in response to the following section. The order that looks logical to me is Research Question => Aim => Objective . Any ...
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Should a research proposal contain a discussion of my past experience and achievements?
I'm used to "research proposals" being purely focused on future plans and specific research aims, and not a place to talk about myself. However, now I'm making an application for a ...
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Can you submit the same grant proposal to two different funding organizations?
I have recently submitted an EU grant proposal, the chances are low as it is very competitive, and I have just come across another fellowship (UK based) which is actually more suited to my field but ...
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Where can I find good research proposals of researches in computer science? [closed]
Where can I find good research proposals of researches in computer science? I specifically need to see some example methodology sections. I am writing a research proposal where the research problem is ...
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How to categorize/name survey expenses in funding proposal budget section?
I am writing a funding proposal. I am finding it difficult to fit the following expense into a suitable category. Can I title it as 'Survey Expense'? (note that there are no specific categories, but ...
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Professor uses academic employees to write proposals
I am working at a German university after I obtained my PhD. My professor asked me to write project proposals to get funding. One and a half years ago, I spent all my time during 6~8 months writing a ...
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What is the difference between preparing a research proposal and writing the actual thesis in the case of theoretical research?
In some countries, whenever someone applies for a Ph.D. admission, the universities ask for a research proposal. A research proposal includes a literature review and bibliography.
If the research is ...
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Can one submit overlapping grant proposals?
I plan to submit an NSF CAREER proposal this Summer.
From what I have heard, the review process will take several months, and most likely I won't receive a decision until the next year.
In December, I ...
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Can NSF fund Lecturers?
This question is somewhat related to: How portable are NSF grants between institutions and internationally?
I am currently employed as Lecturer by a state university in the USA. I am a recent PhD and ...
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Recent data supported by media report, not by peer-reviewed article? [closed]
In the letter of intent for the dissertation proposal, the student reports data about the number of minority hires for x-number of program positions in the upcoming season. The source for the data is ...
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How closely should my research proposal align with existing projects in the department?
I am hoping to apply for a PhD in mathematics in Germany, where the most common method of pursuing a PhD is to put together a research proposal and then find a professor who will support you. This is ...
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How should one 'pitch' a research idea to someone in another institution?
And moreover, how to do so outside of one's own discipline? I realize the burden of entry is necessarily high in this kind of case, but if I have a literature search, discussion, and conclusion ...
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Should a research proposal contain sections
I'm writing a four page research proposal as a reply to a call for proposals for funding.
Should my document be organized by sections ? or it should only contain text ?
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How do I refer to myself in a postdoc application research proposal?
I'm writing up a STEM postdoc application and the major component is a lengthy research proposal. I'd like to speak to my specific strengths in the area and provide examples (some of which may not ...
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How competitive is it to get Google Cloud Platform credits for research?
The Google Cloud Platform (GCP) offers cloud credits for PhD students who submit a research proposal through their website:
https://edu.google.com/programs/credits
Does anybody know how competitive ...
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Submitting multiple research proposal to the same RFA as PI and CoPI
There are many benefits of being a PI while submitting a proposal to funding agencies, including that you often manage the funding and you get credits for tenure-track among others. Recently, I was ...
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NSF IIS status date changed, status still pending
It has been close to three months since my NSF IIS proposal submission. The status date changed today on NSF Fastlane but the status is still pending. Does it mean it is going to be declined?
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The “why it matters” of a research proposal
I have heard from academics in various fields that the usefulness of their research is not always immediately clear, but sometimes, a piece of research will inadvertently become important at some ...
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How to write a research proposal for a PhD position?
I want to apply for a Ph.D. position in a group where there is only their research summary written on the homepage. An applicant should write a research proposal and if the PI likes it then they will ...
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Where would you publish a serious research proposal/idea that you don't have time to work on yourself, but would still like to get credit for?
I am an ex-academic (Ph.D + a couple of postdocs) who has been in industry for more than a decade. I work in enterprise analytics and data science.
My current work is fulfilling, but takes up most ...
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USA (or worldwide) Equivalent of H2020-ITN program
I am involved in the preparation of a project proposal. If you are from Europe and you do research the chances are high that you have heard of the Horizon 2020 (H2020) programme. For the ones who are ...
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to politely ask if someone is interested in a subject generally and s/he would like to get more details?
I'm contacting a professor for getting possibly a research fund or to start a collaboration. Before sending the whole application and the proposal (which is a long document), I would like to send an ...
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In applying to graduate programs, what are best practices for proposing research to investigators before and during the application process?
I am a recent graduate of biochemistry from the University of Maryland, College Park and am currently working as a postbaccalaureate fellow at the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland.
For context, I work in a ...
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The decoration of language in proposal writing [closed]
I am a newbie to proposal writing although have been writing research papers for several years. After the rejection of my first NSF proposal, I am becoming aware that the proposal language is quite ...
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PhD contribution by combining two or more methods [closed]
It is known that the PhD would make an original contribution and/or advance knowledge in a given field. In my field ( Computer science), there are various PhD contribution that combine methods to ...
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NSF proposals: What exactly is wanted in the Intellectual Merit and Broader Impact sections?
I have been looking all over for more information on what exactly should go in the Intellectual Merit and Broader Impact sections of NSF proposals. So far I have found two decent explanations, one by ...
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Possible contents of a risk-assessment matrix for a grant proposal
I am post-doc from biological sciences writing a grant proposal. One of the sections of the application is dedicated to risk assessment of the given project. There were no further instructions.
I can ...
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How to demonstrate leadership quality
I am postdoc in computational biology field and writing one grant proposal. One of the section of the application expect applicant to show
how he/she will reach maturity to become an independent ...
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Am I allowed to use personal conversation as a source?
I am writing a research proposal in art history. I had a studio visit to the local artist and had a chance to ask her some questions. Unfortunately, I have not recorded it because, well, I was not ...
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How long should an exposé be usually?
There is this position advertised and among its requirements is an exposé of the research the applicant wants to undertake during the fellowship. But it doesn't say anything about the size of the ...
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How to deal with disagreement with advisor regarding research proposal and direction?
I am currently writing a proposal for a new research topic in my field of system biology. This proposal will determine what I will be working on for the next couple of years.
However, I am running ...
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“Working Plan” in PhD application
I am currently writing my "research proposal" for my PhD in Statistics application, basically I am asked to provide:
Project description (activities, methodologies, expected results).
State of the ...
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When do you send in your research proposal when applying for PhD?
do you send it with your first email to your prospective supervisor or after a few exchanges?
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With which funding agencies can I register as a reviewer? [closed]
I've attended a few workshops on research management and proposal writing, and one thing they've all stressed is the importance of serving as a reviewer for other people's proposals. Just as peer-...
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How to do a masters proposal?
Suppose that I have an idea "not fully developed" of course but a sketch somehow. If I want to convince an advisor by it and let him take me seriously. What should I do?
My field of study is ...
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What is expected from a post-doc application? [closed]
More clearly;
Is it possible to apply with a proposal like "I want to make international publications based on my PhD Thesis during my post-doc"
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Does someone have to formulate an entirely new ...
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Should I cite myself in my PhD proposal?
I am writing a research proposal for a PhD, and I am referring to my earlier research, which is published in a scientific journal. Should I cite myself? It feels a little preposterous, but I can ...
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Plan for generating external funding
I am preparing an application for a full-time lecturer position. They asked me for a teaching statement (done), a research statement (done) and a plan for generating funding for the next three years (...
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Is it moral to propose work that's already partly done?
Academia involves a lot of proposals and approvals and it can save effort to combine them. A grant including work that's already been started is easier to satisfy. The applications I receive for ...
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Why not design the proposed online survey using the actual survey tool? [closed]
Question:
Assuming no school prohibitions on doing so, why would you not design the proposed survey in the proposed survey tool, and include screenshots of the survey in the proposal?
Background:
I ...
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Question about listing postdoc on NSF biosketch
Yesterday, I submitted a postdoc research fellowship proposal to NSF. I am currently a postdoc.
I realized that I didn't list the postdoc in the Professional Preparation section, but it is listed at ...
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Asking professors’ help on proposal
I am applying to a master program. The application requires a pre-proposal for a project that is relevant to scholarships. Although I have a specific topic to write my pre-proposal about, I am not ...
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Is it OK to work on projects from research proposal before position starts?
There is considerable gap in time between submitting applications for academic positions and the time the postitions start. I'm wondering about the status of the problems listed in the research ...
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some questions regarding research plan for postdoc
I am going to apply for some postdoc positions which last more than one year. As usual, one of the main required documents is research plan. Having considered some good questions in academia....
