Research Proposals

A research proposal outlines in detail the student's specific area of interest so that the university can try and locate a supervisor who is undertaking similar research. They are usually required to be submitted at the same time as the application. However, in some subject areas the department may consider students on the strength of their academic background and assign them to a research team. Other professors will consider a student on the basis of a very broad statement and then enter into an email dialog with the student to focus the specific research to be done.

UKEAS have a fine track record of helping prospective PhD students locate suitable supervisors and focus their research areas.

NB Students should contact their local UKEAS office for advice before proceeding with PhD applications.