While writing a winning research proposal you may consider the following points:
1. TITLE
Your title should be brief but give a clear indication of your proposed research approach or hypothesis
2. RATIONALE
You should include:
the background and issues of your proposed research
a short literature review
a summary of key debates and developments in the field
3. HYPOTHESIS
You should formulate clearly, giving an explanation as to what problems and issues are to be explored and why they are worth exploring
4. METHODOLOGY
You should provide an outline of:
the theoretical resources to be drawn on
the research approach (theoretical framework)
the research methods appropriate for the proposed research
a discussion of advantages as well as limits of particular approaches and methods
5. PLAN OF WORK & TIME SCHEDULE
You should include an outline of the various stages and corresponding time lines for developing and implementing the research, including writing up the report.