This document outlines the key sections and considerations for writing a scientific research proposal. It discusses including an introduction with the research question, significance, and background. It emphasizes defining SMART objectives and describing the study area, participants, design, sample size, and data collection methods. It notes the importance of detailing the analysis plan, expected results, implications, references, ethics, workplan, and budget. By providing this outline, it aims to help researchers structure their proposals to clearly communicate their planned study.