Before you can write a dissertation, you must write a dissertation proposal. How to do that is worth a closer look. In my July 24 column, “It’s a Dissertation, Not a Book,” I emphasized the ...

A dissertation proposal is an initial pitch that demonstrates not only what you want to research but also why it matters and how you plan to approach it. It is a tool you need to use to persuade your ...

Guide to Writing a Dissertation Proposal By Elizabeth Ferry, Department of Anthropology, Brandeis University (updated Nov. 17, 2021) Once you have passed your comprehensive exams, the time has come ...

NIH Grant and Dissertation Proposals As a research scientist, you will have to produce written proposals for you research. In some programs at Northwestern, you will need to write a formal ...

Advice and guidance on writing a proposal for a student research project.