Model Research Proposal Examples

About Research Proposals

What Makes a Strong Research Proposal?

A well-written research proposal clearly articulates the research problem, demonstrates awareness of existing literature, justifies the chosen methodology, and addresses ethical considerations.

Clear Aims

Focused research questions and objectives

Literature Context

Demonstrates the research gap

Methodology

Justified research design and methods

Ethics

Ethical considerations and approvals

Research Proposal Models

Browse Our Model Research Proposals

Each model demonstrates how to write a compelling proposal with clear aims, justified methodology, and ethical considerations.

BusinessMasters Level

The Impact of Remote Working on Employee Productivity in UK SMEs

A mixed-methods proposal examining how remote working arrangements affect productivity metrics in small and medium enterprises post-pandemic.

4,000 words Harvard Referencing

Proposal Sample #01

PsychologyMasters Level

Social Media Use and Body Image Dissatisfaction in Young Women

A quantitative proposal investigating the correlation between social media usage patterns and body image concerns among female university students.

3,800 words APA Referencing

Proposal Sample #02

NursingMasters Level

Nurse-Led Interventions for Managing Chronic Pain in Elderly Patients

A qualitative proposal exploring the experiences of nurses delivering pain management interventions in residential care settings.

3,500 words Harvard Referencing

Proposal Sample #03

EducationPhD Level

Digital Literacy and Academic Achievement in Disadvantaged Schools

A mixed-methods PhD proposal examining the relationship between digital literacy skills and academic outcomes in under-resourced secondary schools.

5,500 words Harvard Referencing

Proposal Sample #04

LawLLB Level

The Adequacy of UK Employment Law in Protecting Gig Economy Workers

A doctrinal and socio-legal research proposal examining whether current UK employment legislation provides sufficient protection for platform workers.

3,200 words OSCOLA Referencing

Proposal Sample #05

MarketingMasters Level

Influencer Marketing and Purchase Intent Among Generation Z

A quantitative proposal using surveys to measure how influencer marketing affects purchase intentions among Generation Z consumers.

3,600 words Harvard Referencing

Proposal Sample #06

Computer SciencePhD Level

Explainable AI for Clinical Decision Support Systems

A PhD proposal developing and evaluating interpretable machine learning models for clinical decision support in NHS hospitals.

5,000 words IEEE Referencing

Proposal Sample #07

Public HealthMasters Level

Addressing Health Inequalities in Deprived Urban Communities

A mixed-methods proposal exploring barriers to healthcare access and evaluating community-based interventions in deprived areas of England.

4,200 words Harvard Referencing

Proposal Sample #08

How to Use These Models: Study the structure, reasoning, evidence handling and referencing approach shown in each model. Do not submit a model or example as your own assessed work—use it to support your own research and writing.