Grant writing tips for PhDs and Post Docs - the Node.
But the most important element of the proposal is the plan of work for the term of the postdoc. You need to explain a specific plan — a month-by-month or term-by-term schedule of the research, writing, and publishing that will be accomplished during the postdoctoral fellowship.
A winning proposal. Karen Kreeger 1. Young, aspiring researchers often have to learn the hard way when it comes to writing a killer grant application.
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Begin the proposal by clearly stating either the central problem or puzzle which the dissertation will address, be this empirical, theoretical or both. Another good way to begin a proposal is by stating, where possible, your central point, idea, or claim. Keep in mind that most social scientists are interested in causal explanations.
Hi all, Sorry in advance if this post is a bit vague. I'm feeling a bit lost and would appreciate some guidance from current post-docs in humanities subjects. I'm applying for post-doc positions from this coming Oct onwards, and I'm starting to think about a research proposal idea.
You should also think carefully about the potential possibilities of papers you’ve written that would take a year to revise for publication, and might lead to additional spin-offs: not the sort of thing you want to do while working on a dissertation, but potentially great for a postdoc and a postdoc proposal.
Write your proposal using the information you’ve gathered. Include a cover page, table of contents, executive summary and your different sections. In the executive summary, briefly describe the position and list the benefits it offers. Include an appendix if you are providing historical sales or customer service data, or detailed financial.