Annotated Research Proposal Template
Build a full three-chapter proposal section by section, with guidance on what reviewers expect and what to remove before submission.
Word
Proposal Builder Kit
Build a proposal your supervisor can follow.
A connected set of editable Word and PowerPoint tools to help you move from a rough research idea to a clear, defensible proposal and defence presentation.
One payment · Immediate access after verified payment · Editable files
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Why a kit, not another single template
Your proposal should answer one clear question from beginning to end.
Most proposals get returned because the title, problem statement, objectives, framework, sample size, methods and analysis plan were built separately. This kit helps you build them in the order reviewers assess them.
- Research idea
- Problem statement
- Objectives
- Framework
- Methods
- Sample size
- Defence
What's inside
Six resources, built to work together.
Concept Note Template
Turn a rough study idea into a concise concept note for a supervisor, committee or funder.
Word
Conceptual Framework Template
Clarify your outcome, factors and relationships before they become a confusing diagram.
Word + PowerPoint
Sample Size Justification Cheat-Sheet
Write and defend the sample-size paragraph behind your calculation.
Word
Proposal Defence Template
Prepare a structured proposal presentation with guidance for common panel questions.
PowerPoint
Bonus: Problem Statement Builder
Build a clear problem statement with a negative state, evidence, consequences, gap and study purpose.
Word
How to use the kit
A clear path from idea to defence.
- 1
Start with your idea
Use the Concept Note Template to articulate what you want to study and why.
- 2
Build a strong Problem Statement
Use the bonus Problem Statement Builder to ground your idea in evidence and a clear gap.
- 3
Develop your full proposal
Use the Annotated Proposal Template to draft each chapter with reviewer-aware guidance.
- 4
Clarify framework + sample size
Lock down your conceptual framework and write a defensible sample-size paragraph.
- 5
Prepare your defence
Use the Proposal Defence Template to structure your slides and prepare for common panel questions.
Who it is for
Built for researchers learning the craft.
- Undergraduate researchers
- Master's and PhD students
- Researchers developing concept notes or proposals
- Students preparing for proposal defence
- Researchers using a common three-chapter proposal structure
Important note
University and faculty requirements differ. Always confirm your institution's specific requirements for title pages, declarations, referencing style, spacing, ethics approvals and submission format.
This kit provides structure and guidance. It does not write a proposal for the buyer, guarantee approval, or replace supervisor feedback.
FAQ
Quick answers.
Can I edit the files?
Yes. The kit includes editable Word and PowerPoint files.
Is this only for Makerere University?
No. It follows a common three-chapter proposal structure used across many Ugandan and East African programmes. Users should still confirm their own university's requirements.
Is the Problem Statement Builder included?
Yes. It is included as a bonus for convenience, although it is also available as a free resource on Methods Bench.
Do I get access immediately?
Yes. Access is granted after payment is successfully verified.
Can I share the files with classmates?
No. The kit is licensed for the purchaser's personal academic use. Do not resell, redistribute, upload or share the files.
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