Participants in this course will learn how to build up and defend their doctoral thesis research proposal.
To manage expectations, for those who start crafting their doctoral thesis research proposal from scratch, it is highly unlikely that you will accomplish a fully-fledged submission ready doctoral thesis research proposal within a time frame of eight weeks - which is the timeframe that the fully tutored version takes.
Instead, the idea of this eight-tasks / eight-week course is to allow you to understand and practice the various steps that the doctoral thesis research proposal development typically would undergo. And once you hold such knowledge, experience and skills you should be capable of independently finalising the fully-fledged submission ready doctoral thesis research proposal.
The development of a doctoral thesis research proposal is the starting point of your research. It is also a living document that will accompany you alongside your doctoral research journey.
For some, if not most programs, the doctoral thesis research proposal is the entry point. Upon enrolment in the doctoral program, it will be the initial focus to compile an operational thesis proposal for approval by the supervisors and obtain ethical clearance for the subsequent research undertaking.
But there is more to it, the doctoral thesis research proposal is outdated the moment you hand it in for approval and clearance. The reason for this is that you continue building up knowledge about your research problem and topic throughout the whole journey. Therefore, the initial doctoral thesis research proposal should be crafted in a way that allows the proposal to mature and evolve together with your research and eventually converge into your first thesis draft.
Participants in this advanced training course will learn about the proposal conversion process. Understanding the critical elements of the initial thesis research proposal, the existing knowledge to be leveraged into it, and how to ensure the thesis research proposal is actionable and frontward compatible, will allow the subsequent conversion into your first thesis draft.
By the end of this course, you should have achieved the following learning outcomes:
Research methods and tools covered or trained in the course:
Data collection techniques covered or trained in the course:
Course is suitable for the following doctoral journey steps:
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Our Advanced Courses come in three formats: as a free self-study with peer support, as a fully coach supported edition or with flexible on-demand feedback whenever you need it. You can select the option that suits your learning needs best.
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Self-paced
Self-study with peer support. We provide the structure, you focus on your thesis research.
Ideal for those who prefer to advance on their own schedule or who are on a budget.
Duration: “As long as it takes you“
Learning at your own pace, in your own time.
No tuition fee
Dedicated coach
Fully supported by a DoctorateHub coach dedicated to the course topic.
Ideal for those who prefer tight guidance to progress through their research and thesis development.
Start “Whenever you want“
Courses are 8 or 12 weeks long.
Detailed information is available in the course detail view.
Tuition fee
Club Support
Join one of our Clubs to get started.
Ideal for those who have unpredictable agendas, or that just need some orientation.
Duration: “As long as it takes you“
Learn at your own pace in a peer environment, with optional Pro and Pro light support subscriptions.
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Schedule video-orientation call
Good for: One video-orientation call to discuss a task or assignment and to understand how to take your research further.
1 BC
Get written orientation feedback
Good for: One-time written feedback on a course task assignment of around 2.500 words in length.
1 BC
Get one Research Mentoring month
Good for: One Research Mentoring month with written feedback and video-orientation calls.
12 BC
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