Research Proposal Examples & Samples (Masters & PhD) + Free Proposal Template

We break down two research proposal examples/samples, as well as our popular research proposal template, piece by piece. Learn about the key components of a research proposal with practical examples and plain-language explanations.
Research Proposal Example/Sample:
00:00 Introduction and overview
01:42 Research proposal template
18:35 Research proposal example 1
24:55 Research proposal example 2
29:28 Recap and closeout
Key Resources:
Proposal template (free) - gradcoach.com/research-propos...
Research proposal example 1 (Master’s-level) - docs.google.com/document/d/1G...
Research proposal example 2 (PhD-level) - docs.google.com/document/d/1L...
Online course (Research Proposal Bootcamp) - gradcoach.com/proposal-course/
Private coaching - gradcoach.com/dissertation-co...
To learn more about how to write a research proposal, be sure to visit the Grad Coach blog @ gradcoach.com/blog/.
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RESEARCH PROPOSAL BOOTCAMP (COURSE): bit.ly/gcpropcourse
FREE TEMPLATE: gradcoach.com/research-proposal-template/
1:1 PRIVATE COACHING: gradcoach.com/dissertation-coaching/
BLOG: gradcoach.com/blog/

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Thank you Derek, for your example of the research proposal video🙏🙏

[@mortezafarhoudi]

It was very helpful, thank you so much! 🙏

[@murendeniirwinndou1603]

You explanation is great and easy to follow.

[@daliyobatihirpo8063]

Iam very happy with your technical support and guide line in around on various area of research project

[@user-gs6yl5kx6r]

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[@GradCoach]

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[@MahaAbdulmajeed]

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très instructive...merci!

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Information is insightful

[@calimaree30]

Thank you! Your style and pace are so calming which is needed !! Very informative.

[@GradCoach]

You are so welcome!

[@prepetualscholar4555]

Is there a phd in Creative Writing research proposal sample available online?

[@loveelephant]

OMG thank you...ive been drowning but this helps soo much❤

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Me too 😊

[@Andy_TKC]

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[@GradCoach]

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[@gmoriano]

Thank you so much. I wish my Uni was as helpful.....

[@GradCoach]

Our pleasure :)

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[@GradCoach]

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[@GradCoach]

Glad it was helpful!

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[@joshpeterson1004]

The download button on all the template pages seems to be broken? Am I missing something? the href points to an anchor link

[@GradCoach]

For optimal compatibility, we suggest using Chrome and disabling any blocking plugins.

[@fruchtlack]

For the PhD Proposal, no need for references or citations in the summary/abstract???

[@GradCoach]

It would be best to check with the institution you're applying to.

[@NinthJewel]

What’s the normal word count for a research proposal?

[@samya_lahmar]

1500- 2000

[@Wolfgang_rush144]

Thank you