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Writing a Research Proposal for PhD Applications and Funding

Event Details

Time: 14:00-16:30

Venue: British Institute of International and Comparative Law, Charles Clore House, 17 Russell Square, London WC1B 5JP


Background

This workshop is designed for anyone considering undertaking a PhD in law or a related discipline, whether currently applying for PhD programmes or whether simply considering PhD studies as an option in future. It will focus on how to write a research proposal for a PhD, looking at what distinguishes the best research proposals. We will consider how to identify a gap or shortcoming in the existing literature that is suitable for a doctoral project, how to formulate and express research questions and aims, how methodology can be addressed effectively, how to address issues of scope and timeline, how to evaluate the skills you have and need to write a research proposal and to successfully complete a PhD. The workshop will look at how research proposals need to be written and perhaps modified for studentship funding applications where strict word limits and other conditions may apply. Every participant who wishes to may submit a draft research proposal (maximum 600 words) and written comments will be provided.

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Confirmed speaker

  • Dr Lawrence McNamara, Senior Research Fellow and Deputy Director, Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law

Dr McNamara has extensive experience in dealing with applications for PhD entry and studentships. Formerly a Director of Postgraduate Studies in the Law School at the University of Reading, he has sat on numerous admission and studentship panels across Arts, Humanities and Social Science. He has published and presented his own research internationally and has been a reviewer and assessor for research councils.


Testimonial

"I found the workshop particularly useful in giving me an idea as to what assessors would be looking for in a research proposal, leading me to think about the appropriate issues in preparing my proposal. My sincere thanks."

(A past participant who gained entry to the PhD programme at Cambridge)


Pricing and Registration

BIICL Members:

  • Individual - £50
  • Full-time Academic - £30
  • Full-time Student - £20

Non-members:

  • Individual - £90
  • Full-time Academic - £50
  • Full-time Student - £30

N.B. The Academic rate also applies to staff of government and non-profit organisations.


Joint Booking Discount

We will also be running a workshop on Writing for Publication in Peer-Reviewed Journals on 25 November 2014. The following discounts are available for those that book places on both events:

  • Individuals - £10
  • Academics and students - £5

To register for both events and claim a discount, please contact the Events team


Contact

If you have a query, please contact the Events team


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Event Cancellation Policy

Cancellation by us

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