2. INTRODUCTION
Written document specifying the research content
before project commences
Communicates research problems, its significance,
planned procedures for solving the problems
It is written for various reasons
i. Presenting a brief plan before data collection in
front of the professor
ii. University requirement
iii. Funding agencies
3. OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL
PREPARATION
Clear idea of researcher’s plan
Explanation of how and when various tasks are to be
accomplished
Determines the capability of the researcher for the
proposed plan
Evaluation criteria for proposals
i. Importance of research question
ii. Its theoretical relevance
iii. Adequacy of research methods
iv. Availability of appropriate personnel and facilities
v. budget
5. PROPOSAL CONTENT
Following the Format of institution
Filling the kit of funding association or agencies
a. Abstract
b. Statement of the problem
c. Significance of the problem
d. Background of the problem
e. Objectives
f. Methods
g. The work plan
h. Personnel
i. Facilities
j. Budget
6. a. ABSTRACT
Brief synopsis
Helps as frame of reference
Should be 200 – 300 words in length
Concise study objectives and methods to be used
7. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Addressing the research problem
Statement should say the importance
Should not promise more than can be produced
Broad and complex problems unlikely to solve
8. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROBLEM
Explain how proposed research makes contribution
to knowledge
Indicates
i. Generalizability
ii. Contribution to theory
iii. Potential for improving nursing practice & patient
care
iv. Possible applications or consequences of the
knowledge to be gained
9. BACKGROUND OF THE PROBLEM
How intended research builds on what has already
done in an area
Must strengthen the authors arguments concerning
the significance of the study
Orientation of the reader what is already known about
the problem
Indicate how proposed research augment the
knowledge
Serve as a demonstration of the researcher’s
command of current knowledge in a field
10. OBJECTIVES
Provides clear criteria against the research methods
Stated as research hypothesis
Conceptual frame work fit the variables of the study
Avoid use of null hypotheses
No possibility of hypotheses in descriptive and
exploratory studies
In that case frame the objectives in question form
11. METHODS
Thorough research methods will give knowledge on
application of research objectives
Thorough method section includes
a. Description of the sampling plan
b. Instrumentation
c. Specific procedures
d. Analytic strategies
e. Rationale for methods
f. Potential methodological problems
g. Intended strategies for handling the problems
12. THE WORK PLAN
Plan of managing the work
Work plan sequence to complete the task
Anticipated length of time for the completion
Personnel required for the completion
It indicates how realistic and thorough the
researcher is in designing the study
13. PERSONNEL
Addressing Funding agencies
Qualifications of the key project personnel
description
Competencies of project director and other team
members
14. FACILITIES
Requirement of special facilities
Access to physiologic instrumentation, libraries,
data processing equipments computers, special
documents or records
Reassurance of sponsors of advertisers
Willingness of the institute in case of any need like
space provision, equipment, services or data
15. BUDGET
Project activity in monetary terms
How much money need for various tasks
Well conceived work plan helps for preparation of
budget
Difficulties in detailing budget indicates inadequacy
insufficiently developed budget
16. GENERAL TIPS ON PROPOSAL
PRESENTATION
No exact steps to follow
But some advise will minimize anxiety and frustration
Following tips are especially relevant to funded
research project
I. Review a successful proposal
II. Pay attention to reviewer’s criteria
III. Be judicious in developing a research team
IV. Justify and document the decisions
V. Arrange for a critique for a proposal
17. I. REVIEW A SUCCESSFUL PROPOSAL
Accepted written proposals
Referring – journals, proposals
Attending
Reading
Reading grants magazines
18. II. PAY ATTENTION TO REVIEWER’S CRITERIA
Funding agencies provides criteria of reviewers
Criteria may be list of questions, or specification of points to
different aspects
As an Eg National Institute of Child Health and human
development funded some project related to fertility regulation
using the following evaluating criteria
Conceptualization of the problem ( 0 – 30 points)
Project staff qualifications and availability ( 0 – 15 points)
Data sources and analysis ( 0 – 20 points)
Review of analysis of literature ( 0 – 15 points)
Facilities and equipment ( 0 – 10 points)
19. III. BE JUDICIOUS IN DEVELOPING A RESEARCH
TEAM
Funding agencies weighs the qualification of the
researcher
Needs 3 brilliant theorists
Compensate gaps and weakness by use of
consultants
No need of too many managers
Unwise to have 5 or more top level professionals
20. IV. JUSTIFY AND DOCUMENT THE DECISIONS
Proposal sometime fails because of poor confidence,
inadequate thought, rationale for decisions
Decision must be made carefully, minding the cost
and benefits
22. ARRANGE FOR A CRITIQUE FOR A PROPOSAL
Before formal submission review the draft by other
person
Consultant participation in development of draft
23. FUNDING FOR THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Government funding
Private funding