Mini course · Intermediate level
Writing a Research Proposal
Turn your research idea into a clear, convincing proposal that ethics committees and supervisors approve.
What is Writing a Research Proposal?
A strong research proposal convinces supervisors, ethics committees and funders that your study is important, feasible and well designed. This course walks through each section: title, background and rationale, research question and objectives, methods, sample size, data collection and analysis plan, ethical considerations, timeline and budget. You draft a complete proposal outline for your own idea.
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Lessons
- 5
- Level
- Intermediate
- Format
- Online, self-paced
What you'll be able to do
- Write a focused title and research question
- Build a background section that justifies the study
- State clear aims and measurable objectives
- Describe methods, sampling and data collection in sufficient detail
- Address ethical considerations for a described study
- Prepare a realistic timeline and budget
Who this course is for
Course content
5 lessons · 1.5 hours total · free preview available
1What Reviewers Look For
16 minFree preview· Course content
What Reviewers Look For
Importance, feasibility and design.
2Background and Rationale
18 min· Course content
Background and Rationale
Available after you enroll.
3Questions, Aims and Objectives
18 min· Course content
Questions, Aims and Objectives
Available after you enroll.
4Methods and Analysis Plan
22 min· Course content
Methods and Analysis Plan
Available after you enroll.
5Ethics, Timeline and Budget
16 min· Course content
Ethics, Timeline and Budget
Available after you enroll.
Earn a credential employers can check
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Issued: on completion
How it works
- Finish all 5 lessons at your own pace.
- Get your digital credential with a unique ID.
- Share it — employers can verify it at aihcm.us.
Questions people ask
Should I take Research Methods for Clinicians first?
Yes, it is recommended.
Does it cover grant applications?
The structure is similar; the course notes key differences for funding bids.
Will it help with ethics committee applications?
Yes. Ethical considerations are covered in detail.
Is a template included?
Yes, a full proposal template.