A research proposal should address with clarity:
- How it is original and significant and how it will challenge current knowledge.
- How it should be done (approach and methodology).
- How long it will take and how much it will cost?
- Why the proposer is the right person to do this research.
The Research Proposal is comprised of the following parts:
- Summary of the proposed project
- State-of-the-art
a. Main goals and challenges
b. Objectives and expected results - Implementation methodology
- Description of work and deliverables
- Impact
- Innovation
- Time-table
- Budget
The student defends her/his Research Proposal in front of the three-member Committee in a publicly open presentation and is graded for its completeness and feasibility.