Writing a proposalSome departments may ask you to propose a project. Your potential supervisor can help you get this right, so try to get as much advice from them as you can. If you're applying to join an existing project or a Doctoral Training Centre (DTC), you might not have to write a proposal. Each project or DTC is different. Check department web pages and our DTC website for details.
What's your idea?In PhD terminolgy, this is called your research question. It could be a theory you want to test, or a more open question. But you must be precise. What makes your idea relevant?How does it fit into the context of current thinking on the subject? Will your research contribute something new? What's your plan?How will you go about answering your research question? You need to set out a workable methodology and show that it can be done in the time you have. What resources do you need?Describe the materials and equipment you need and where they fit into your methodology.
Next stepsYou can use our online application form to submit and track your application. Remember to check the admissions process for your department or project first. Most departments ask for two academic references to support your application. If you're a medicine graduate and you want to do an MD research degree, you have to apply direct to the Medical School using a different form. |
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