Research Proposal Standard Form

All research proposals submitted to CUREXO-IDS follows the university standard form (CU-QMS-RD-001). This form contains five parts, namely:

I. INTRODUCTION

1.1  Background of the Proposed Topic:  This provides a very brief introduction citing literature/studies reviewed and a statement of justification/rationale of the proposed study.  This will give a very brief history/account of the past, if there is any that led/urged the proponent/s to do a study on the topic proposed.  This introduction shall also present the significance or possible impact of the proposed research on the university, college or department, community, region or nation.

1.2   Goals and Objectives:  This portion of the proposal states both the general/broad and specific goals/objectives that the study would like to achieve.  Research goals and objectives are not only specific but should also be measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound. 

1.3    End-Users/Beneficiaries:  This identifies the probable end-users or beneficiaries of the research findings/results to highlight/emphasize the doing the proposed study on the topic.

II. RESEARCH PLAN

This outlines, identifies and describes the steps/procedure to be followed in the conduct of the study, the design of the study, method/s and instruments to be used for collecting the information required to answer questions or problems raised by the proponent/s, the sampling procedure as well as the sample or respondents and, the tools and techniques to be used for the study.

III. WORK PLAN

This includes preparation of a Gantt chart of activities indicating the time-frame and schedule of, especially the major, activities that should be carried out within the duration of the study.  This should also include a plan or plans for research dissemination and utilization.

IV. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS

The major part of this will be a presentation of the financial resource/s that will be needed by the research project to be completed.  This includes items like honoraria for the researcher/s and research assistants, travel and meal allowances, cost of processing the data for the study, supplies and equipment required by the study, and production of the final research report/s.

V. CURRICULUM VITAE(S)

This portion is intended to provide relevant information regarding the research capability of the proponent/s.

Proponents are encouraged to follow this format, although the traditional format (e.g. Chapters 1, 2 and 3) may also be acceptable. You may secure this form through email by calling Ms. Joan Joaquino at local 277.