What is the format of the research proposal?
Different graduate programs may have slightly different requirements but the basic format is fairly standardized in that it is consistent with that of NIH extramural research proposals. This format, referred to as the PHS 398, is by far the most commonly used in all of biomedical research, so it should be the one you learn and utilize in your practice. The dissertation research proposal will almost always be shorter and more preliminary than a typical competitive research application, but the format and structure are identical. The electronic forms and detailed guidelines can be found via the web link provided below. Focus your attention on the Research Plan beginning on page 15. http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html The goal of this short introduction is not to provide a thorough course on proposal writing. Whole books and lengthy workshops cover that topic, as will the annual GPP workshop on dissertation proposal writing. Rather, the following section synopsizes ke
