FilSciHub Research University: Parts of a Research Proposal and Writing Tips

Outline of Research Proposal Writing Tutorial

1. Title & Proponents

2. Summary/Abstract

3. Rationale & background to the proposed idea (Conceptual Framework)

4. Justification of the proposed idea/hypothesis

5. Proposed work

   • General Considerations

   • Scope & Limitation

   • Research Methods

6. Significance of the study (Anticipated Value of Research) & References

7. Project management & intellectual property

   • Expertise & Research Management

   • Contributions to Training & Development

   • Intellectual Property

This will be the required format of entries to FilSciHub Research University’s Lions’ Den: Battle of the SIP Ideas. Watch the mechanics video below:

FilSciHub Research University's LIONS' DEN. Here's the contest mechanics, and meet our mentors and LIONS!Format of the proposal and pitch are discussed on Fi...

[PART 1] Introduction: Research Proposal

FilSciHub Founder, Jeffrey Camacho-Bunquin, introduces the concept of a research proposal.

[PART 2] Research Proposal: Title & Proponents

How do we develop a research proposal title, and the importance of identifying the proponents.

[PART 3] Abstract: Proposal Summary

Some tips on how to write a research proposal summary/abstract.

[PART 4] Research Proposal Rationale & Background (Conceptual Framework)

Dr. Jeffrey Camacho-Bunquin discusses some tips on how to write the rationale and background for a proposed research idea. This section is also common called...

[PART 5] Justification of the Proposed Idea

This video features tips on how to justify the proposed research hypothesis/objective.

[PART 6] Research Proposal Body: General Considerations, Scope & Limitation, Research Methods

A discussion of the different parts of the Research Proposal Body: General Considerations, Scope & Limitation, Research Methods. Tips are also provided on ho...

[PART 7] Research Proposal: Significance of the Study & References

A discussion of the significance of a proposed study and some tips on citing sources of information used in the research proposal.

[PART 8] Research Planning & Management & Intellectual Property

This section introduced the concepts of research project management and the importance of intellectual property screening during the research proposal develo...