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4. Writing your research proposal
Starting your research proposal
First talk about your research proposal with your supervisor. Your
supervisor will advise you on writing your research proposal.
The researcher has a responsibility for developing proposals that are
scientifically sound and ethical.
No two proposals are the same, but they will all have a similar
structure:
title
abstract/summary
background or rationale of the project
aims/objectives
experimental design and methods
ethical considerations
benefits of the study
resources and costs
(Adapted from material by Keith Chantler, R&D Manager, Central
Manchester and Manchester Children’s Hospitals)
Key elements in a research proposal
(from Hull & East Yorkshire
Hospitals NHS Trust R&D Resource pack)
Use the following to check if you have included everything you need
in your research proposal:
'Writing a research proposal: some thoughts to consider'
Specimen
online application forms
for grants/awards can be viewed
on RDInfo
Peer Review
Every proposal for health and social care research must be
subjected to independent peer review by experts in the relevant
fields who are able to offer advice on its quality and suitability. The
following web sites provide reasons why peer review is important
MRC Guidance on Reviewing Research Proposals
AMRC Guide-lines for the Use and Practice of Peer Review
Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology report on
Peer Review
Arrangements for peer review must be commensurate with the scale
of the research.
Many organisations allow established research teams to
determine details of the elements of an overall programme of

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