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Application for Approval of a Research Proposal
This form should be completed in black ink or biro or by word processor - an
electronic version is available for this purpose from Secretaries of Faculty
Research Degrees Sub Committees or from the Academic Secretariat upon
request
Notes of Guidance to applicants in preparing the research proposal
In formulating a research proposal applicants must seek the advice and
guidance of the Supervisory Team.
The research proposal should
accompany this application for approval. The proposal should not normally
exceed more than three sides of A4.1
Applicants are recommended to consider the following research aspects in
preparing their research proposal. It should be noted that these are research
elements and not headings by which to structure their proposal. The
Committee, however, accepts that in certain disciplines, or fields of study,
other conventions for outlining a research project should apply.
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indicative title
aim and focus of the study
context for the research
theoretical perspectives and interpretations
research design
research methodology
ethical considerations (where applicable)
outline plan of study
justification for level of award sought by the applicant
primary references (no more than 10 or 12)
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Applicants to the FRDSC for the Institute of Health & Social Care may, exceptionally, submit a
maximum of eight pages.
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Type of award sought (please tick one box)
Research Diploma
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Master of Philosophy with possibility of transfer to Doctor of Philosophy (MPhil/PhD)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Personal Details
Surname
First Names
Title
Date of Birth
Address
Post Code
E-mail
Telephone
Present post
and place of
work:
Post Code
E-mail
Telephone
Qualifications Gained (Post School)
University
First Degree
Subject
Class
Date
Higher Degree
Other relevant
Qualifications:
(Where no formal qualifications have been obtained please provide the name and address of an academic
referee)
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Details of research or other relevant papers, books etc. which have been published in the
past five years should be listed and appended to this application.
Employment (current and previous employments)
Employer
From
To
Post Title
Main Duties
Details of the Proposed Research Project
The three page research proposal must accompany this application. Notes for guidance to
applicants on the drafting of a research proposal are provided on the front page of this form.
Title:
Name of Collaborating
Establishment
Address
Postcode
Telephone
E-mail
Name of Collaborating
Establishment 2
Address
Postcode
Telephone
E-mail
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Programme(s) of Related Studies
(An applicant may also follow a programme of related studies where this is necessary for the
attainment of competence in research methods and of knowledge related to the subject of the
thesis. Please provide details of proposed programme.)
Attendance at Research Training Framework sessions is normally mandatory and all research
students are expected to attend all training sessions as follows:Induction
Mid Phase
Final Phase
Soon after registration and prior to approval
Prior to Confirmation of Candidature (or transfer from MPhil to PhD)
Prior to writing up and completion
Dates and venues of forthcoming Faculty based training sessions are available from Research &
Development Services.
This section must be fully completed by all applicants prior to seeking approval of a
research proposal
Date of Registration as a Student of the University
Month
Year
Proposed Mode of Study Please Tick
FT
PT
Student Identification Number (SID)
Information on Anglia Ruskin University’s Fee Waiver Scheme is available to members of the
staff of the University from the Human Resources Department
Supervisory Team
Please note that it is the expectation that Anglia Ruskin University supervisors will have either experience of
supervising M.Phil/PhD to completion, or made arrangements to attend the University’s Supervisors’ Support
Programme
Director of Studies
Surname
First Names
Title
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Address
(if employed in
Anglia Ruskin
University please
provide
Faculty/location
Post Code
E-mail
Telephone
Second Supervisor
Surname
First Names
Title
Address
(if employed in
Anglia Ruskin
University please
provide
Faculty/location
Post Code
E-mail
Telephone
Third Supervisor
Surname
First Names
Title
Address
(if employed in
Anglia Ruskin
University please
provide
Faculty/location
Post Code
E-mail
Telephone
Advisor
Surname
First Names
Title
Address
(if employed in
Anglia
RuskinUniversity
please provide
Faculty/location
Post Code
E-mail
Telephone
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Independent Referee’s Report
Please give the name, designation and address of an independent ** internal academic who will be
asked toto comment on the viability of the research proposal. The referee should have expertise in
the field of the proposed research.
** Where there is no internal referee with appropriate subject knowledge within the University,
the Chair of the Faculty Research Degrees Sub Committee may authorise the use of an
external referee.
Surname
First Names
Title
Designation
Address
(if employed in
Anglia Ruskin
University please
provide
Faculty/location
Post Code
E-mail
Telephone
Statement by the Applicant to the Faculty Research Degrees Sub Committee
I confirm that:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv.)
(v)
(vi.)
(vii)
I have received a copy of the University’s Research Degrees Regulations and the
Ethics Guidelines for Research
My application complies with the University’s Ethics Guidelines for Research. The
Ethics Check List is attached
I wish to present and defend my thesis in
(Please insert language)*
I will undertake that if the final submission includes material other than written text,
It will comply with the requirements of the University.
I have discussed this proposal with my Supervisory Team and understand their
roles and responsibilities
I understand that, except with the specific permission of the University, during the
period of my registration I may not be a candidate for a higher degree in this or
any other institution
Data Protection Act 1998: I agree to the University processing personal data
contained in this form or other data which the University may obtain from me or
other people. I agree to the processing of such data for any purposes connected
with my studies or my health and safety whilst on the premises or for any other
legitimate reason including communication with me following the completion of my
studies. In addition, I agree to the University processing personal data described
as Sensitive Data within the meaning of the Data Protection Act 1998, such
processing to be undertaken for any of the purposes indicated in this Declaration
.
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I wish to be accepted as a postgraduate Research Candidate of the University on the basis of the
details given in this application.
Date
Signed
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Support of the Supervisory Team
We have met with the applicant and have discussed this research proposal and the
supervisory arrangements.
We believe that the applicant has the potential to complete the research project in a
successful way.
We confirm that the nominated internal supervisor(s) will be available to undertake
supervision as agreed with the candidate and that the number of research candidates
being supervised by the internal supervisor(s) is not considered to be excessive.
We recommend the approval of the candidate's research proposal for the award of:(Please tick only one of the boxes below)
Research Diploma
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Master of Philosophy with possibility of transfer to Doctor of Philosophy (MPhil/PhD)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with confirmation of candidature
Signed
Date
Director of Studies
Supervisor
Supervisor
Advisor
The Director of Research within the Faculty is expected to provide guidance to the
Faculty Research Degrees Sub Committee on the overall workload of individuals
being nominated as supervisors.
Recommendation by the Dean of Faculty/Head of Unit/Principal of College
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv).
I support this application for approval on academic grounds.
I confirm that appropriate facilities and services as described in the proposal
will be made available to the candidate.
This research will be undertaken within the Faculty/Unit of
I have consulted with other service providers as appropriate.
Signed
Date
Dean of Faculty/Head of Unit/
Principal of College
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