Postdoctoral research project proposal
Yet many of the same principles the purposes of this post, i’m going to assume that the postdoc application is requiring a cover letter, a 4 page research proposal, a description of a proposed course, and a brief statement articulating how you will participate in the scholarly community of the campus. Failure to do this reframing means failure to get the the discussion of research, the postdoc app letter will specifically discuss the plan of work for the postdoc year–ie, month by month, what new research and revisions will be will then include a very brief discussion of teaching experience (much shorter than for a regular job cover letter), followed by a discussion of the proposed class required by the postdoc, and how the proposed class will also advance the mission of the , in place of the typical tailoring paragraph, the letter will conclude with a brief paragraph explaining how the research and writing time of the postdoc will be used, how the scholarly community on campus will advance the project, and how the candidate will participate in said scholarly community. Rather, you identify faculty on campus with whom you would collaborate, and initiatives and programs on campus that are likely to house interdisciplinary conversations and debates to which your project relates, and you articulate clearly your interest in engaging with them in substantive ways. As in all research proposals you will want to open by proving the importance and urgency of your topic. Karen template, you will construct the proposal as hero narrative, with yourself in the role of may follow the foolproof grant template all the way through to the point where it breaks off into things like budget and methodology. The point of a postdoc research proposal is to, first, articulate an important and significant project, and second, articulate a coherent and feasible plan of work. The postdoc wants to be in the line, in the footnote, “this research was supported by generous funding from xxxxx. Research you will conduct, and when, what book chapters you will complete, and when, and what journal articles you will finish and submit, and will conclude this document with a strong and expansive conclusion that clearly shows how the postdoc year will play into your larger scholarly and career trajectory as a world-class scholar. Was wondering if you could comment specifically on how to pitch the research proposal aspect of the postdoc in a way that is both different from but still speaks to your dissertation research. I am having trouble understanding how to manage the fact that i still will be publishing articles and working on turning my dissertation into a book, and yet they are asking for a research proposal that is distinct from that. Would it be something like researching the historical background of phenomena that you didn’t get to fully analyze in your dissertation? Especially for a field like anthropology where “research” typically means a fieldwork project (yet postdocs aren’t fieldwork grants) i’m curious about what to say. I find myself re-explaining my dissertation research and i’m worried i’m not making enough of a distinction between dissertation and postdoc research. Is it okay to do phrase it as a continuation of the dissertation project, as long as you highlight the work you will be doing, stating it as “new research” rather than what i would otherwise consider revisions to and expansions upon my dissertation? Wonder this as well, is it understood that most people don’t tackle the “next project” until later in the post doc as they are still dealing with their first project even thoug that was the project they pitched? In most cases, in the humanities and social sciences, what a one year postdoc calls “research” is in fact the transformation of your dissertation into a book or series of articles. But when they ask for a statement of research, what they mean is that you articulate the dissertation research in terms of its topic, its methods, and its significance, and you then describe its individual chapters. You follow that by a timeline that articulates exactly how you will revise each individual chapter into an appropriate book chapter or article, as well as write any new chapters/articles that are required by the project once it is launched in the public sphere. Many postdocs have a light teaching load and some limited research funding precisely to offer you the opportunity to do a bit more research in the archives or your field site, perhaps over winter break or a short visit, but it is understood that this is merely to augment the research you have already done for the dissertation. You will mention this in the 4-page proposal as precisely that—a short-term research stint to provide you with needed materials to complete your revisions of chapter 4, for example, or to form the basis of a new final chapter, the postdoc is a two year postdoc, then the situation changes to some extent. Then, typically, your research proposal will clearly articulate a plan not merely for completing the new manuscript(s), but also submitting them to presses/journals. The second year is then to be spent developing ideas and materials for a second major project. Nobody expects the project to be finished in one year, but the second year provides the opportunity to write perhaps one major article on the topic, attend a couple of conferences, begin the archival work, etc.
Ing a research proposal be too much to include with the standard 2-page cover letter? I plan to apply for postdocs, but i am in research transition and my new research is not related at all to my past research. My past research is purely scientific and my new research is headed towards science education. My research has steadily become more science-y in nature and i am not at all content with my current job. Am curious how you would adjust the postdoc cover letter to cater for a postdoc fellowship that is working on someone else’s project. I’d still be specific–if the other project has a timeline, reveal that you are familiar with it. If not, then as you say, speak to the specific skills required by the of course “i am familiar with software xyz” is telling, while “i worked with xyz software while working on abc project” is showing? Was accepted as an academic visitor (3-12 months) in warwick by a professor there who asked me to propose my own idea, secure my own funding and he will supervise and support my government offers postdoc fellowships and i’m supposed to submit a proposal, get warwick approval, then send it to them to get the funding. Never wrote a postdoctoral proposal before and made a lot of research and came to the conclusion that it ranges from something like a graduate research proposal, to something with cover letter, and budget. Think in my case it’s sufficient to have a 4-page research proposal, including the abstract, intro (state-of-the-art, limitations), objectives, work plan (methodology, timeline), and references. Does that mean my proposal can include my future plans i had in my thesis? So check that thoroughly and don’t hesitate to call someone at the agency to proposal must reflect the work you’ll actually do during the funded period. If your previous phd work can be brought to completion with time left over, then the proposal should clearly indicate what new research you’ll be of the post-docs i’m applying to requires the following application materials:A detailed statement of research interests and teaching methods. Writing sample of 20-30 ed proposals for the two courses mentioned letters of is the “detailed statement of research interests and teaching methods”? It is ambiguous enough, however, that you would be justified in appending your rs and ts to the package as well, as optional ’s no “research project” mentioned among the required documents so i’ll just assume this is more than the usual cover letter; i did a 3-page document following the structure you suggested for the research statement + 1 page teaching philosophy. The best piece of writing i have that directly relates to my research proposal and is under the 40 page limit is a combination of two chapters of my dissertation. I am a bit con fused that shall my proposal aim at doing something new or i aim or concentarte on the aspect of my research which i think needs further unfolding. I am trying to write a proposal and tried the link above for the template to sort of get me started but it is not working. I came to understand from him is that i should submit a project proposal, provide a summar of my skills and explain how would i fit in their question is how detailed should the statement of work be? If you’re putting a project proposal, summary of skills, and a brief statement of fit, then that could certainly be 4-5 doublespaced pages you again for the speedy i honestly do not know if i should submit a detailed proposal, since the prof. Has already a project he wants to hire someone to work on and we have discussed that project , i have seen on the web that its recommended for (statement of work) to use the (bullets) style, does that apply for such a case as mine? Should represent both the months of support you need, as well as the amount requested per month—in other words, the total amount needed and why—this would cover cases such as replacing a salary you currently get, supporting a family, paying for research…whatever your circumstances are. In europe, most of postdoc app require the candidate to demonstrate “how you meet the criteria of the post” (generally there is a list of essential and desire criteria), rather than a research proposal, or teaching statement i still need to do project and teaching plan or i can just “show” them how i have met the general, the postdoc/direction topic is already given when they advertised the advice for this type of application?
M applying for a post-doc that specifically asks for a bibliography as part of the (3,000 word) research statement. The ad for the postdoc i’m applying to asks for a research statement of no more than 2000 words, without specifying whether or not i should include bibliography in those 2000 words. In my cover letter, after i outline my research ideas, should i still justify why i should be considered? My references are all solid, i am reasonably published, have comments extolling a great skill in research design and work ethic. At most you might say, after a substantive and factual description of your research and pubs, “a deaht in the family/a health issue required me to take a year’s hiatus in 2011. Position is interdisciplinary, but i’m an anthropologist (researching ‘at home’), would it be appropriate to propose further significant ethnographic research? Wonder if there is any difference in applying for so-called “teaching post-docs,” where the aim is to support the post-doc as s/he increases his/her teaching experience, with some research being expected but not specified… in fact, the one i’m thinking of doesn’t even want a research outline, just a cover letter and cv! Have a bad experience when i sent a comprehensive research proposal with full technical details of my own idea to one of the “great” professors in one of the top east coast universities. My application was rejected and the professor said he is not interested in my proposal. But, few months latter i found out one of his students is working on my idea with my proposed research methodology and technique! I am considering applying for another lab, with another topic and proposal, but i afraid if the same experience question is, if i don’t send a proposal and just send a cover letter including my research interests would be workable? Although you discuss the importance of mentioning specific faculty, how do you tailor your cover letter for different types of institutions, more specifically a research vs. I’m applying for several 3-year postdocs, and they generally say that typically the first 2 years are devoted to turning the diss into a book and the 3rd year to a new book project. So there are a number of ways i could lay out my 3-yr postdoc research plan. Should i propose one year for submitting the book manuscript plus two years for new research? Also, because i’m an anthropologist, most new research would involve travel for data collection. Should i assume (and write into the proposal) that i can travel and collect data in the summer and analyze during the year? I’m currently applying for a post-doc that does *not* ask for a cover letter, but it does ask for a “personal statement” of 2000 words “outlining their completed research (including dissertation), work in progress, professional goals and plans for publication, and any other information relevant to their candidacy. In this case, would you suggest combining the first few paragraphs of a standard job letter with a more detailed research proposal (as outlined above)? Would you recommend changing the order, content, and length of my discussion about my research & teaching? I’ve been drafting a letter that goes into teaching for my 2nd & 3rd paragraphs, then goes on to discuss dissertation and research that i plan to pursue in the 4th you in advance for your i need different letters of recommendation for postdocs and job applications? I’m currently working on two post-doc applications, for example, that ask for statements of research, teaching philosophy, and a “personal statement. As both of these are minority post-docs, i’m tempted to infer that they want applicants to tell them stories about overcoming racism/sexism, and how these struggles inform their research.
The critical thing with the ps is that it folds your background into a narrative of research focus! Since i have published a little but spent most time working in the public health field i am applying for – project managing, presenting, providing ta, conducting workshops, evaluating, consulting, conducting research – very actively engaged. Writers of successful proposals will be asked to later submit a longer application that includes g sample–but not a more detailed proposal–for the final selection process). Can you advise me on writing a cover letter to a post-doc positon, where its research is new for me, and not connected to my previous researches. I am currently writing an application for a philosophy postdoc and find some parts of it rather difficult (btw, it is a pure research position, which is a good thing because i do not have the people skills to be a teacher, even “participation” is a stretch for me). On this end proposals are evaluated independently (and paid from govt funds) and we can choose where to hold them (assuming that department is willing to host us). Keys things i was told (and perhaps made the difference between an unsuccessful application last year and a successful one this year are: 1) to emphasis your suitability for a project and feasibility clearly (ie you’ve used this method, been to this country before, etc. A 2 pages “academic career statement” and a 2 pages “research proposal” are among the requested documents. I am particularly puzzled by the statement which requires indicating (in this order): (i) why i think that the programme in general, and its academic practice training/activities in particular, will benefit me; (ii) my research and teaching interests and experience, and career plans. Ll want to sketch your research, then discuss why the program, dept and campus will serve that research program (be specific, name names! M applying for a postdoc that requires both a research proposal (and assumes that you’ll be revising your dissertation into a book manuscript) and a dissertation abstract. My manuscript plans are to adapt my dissertation for an area studies audience, which will make the project less theoretically compelling but more marketable. With this in mind, i’m unsure of what “problem” i should highlight in the proposal–the one geared for the manuscript, or the one that drove the dissertation. About the cover letter for cover letter you state: “after the discussion of research, the postdoc app letter will specifically discuss the plan of work for the postdoc year–ie, month by month, what new research and revisions will be made. The end of the letter you say: “lastly, in place of the typical tailoring paragraph, the letter will conclude with a brief paragraph explaining how the research and writing time of the postdoc will be used, how the scholarly community on campus will advance the project, and how the candidate will participate in said scholarly community. Am wondering if there is a distinction between “research and writing time” and plan for the postdoc year re: research and revisions? Am currently applying for a 3-year post-doc at a university with two faculty members whose research and theory has been very influential on my own. Is it appropriate in a research proposal to mention that i would welcome interaction with these scholars, or does that sound too grad-studenty? The online application does not accommodate a cover postdoc proposals will have a paragraph on contributions to/interactions with the faculty and 3-yr. The idea was that this would give some sense of the project as a whole, which could also be part of the timeline by including information about whether chapters had been published as articles, were still in draft form, needed to still be written, you karen, very good tips! I was wondering whether you’d think this implies immediate rejection of the project by the committee and if so, what do you suggest should be the level of detail in the plan, for future reference? Month – journal i wish to publish in/title or theme of the article + topic to be researched during that month? I’m applying for a post-doc that is specifically focused on conducting archival research for a broader project (in the humanities).
Since the research is for a bigger project, i was thinking of writing my statement as such: 2 paragraphs on my current research; 2 paragraphs on how my research and experience ties into the overall project and its goals; 1-2 paragraphs on how i intend to become an active member of the scholarly community at the university; 1-2 paragraphs on my future research plans. Have a question about writing the research proposal for a research postdoc in which the plan is to turn the dissertation into a book. I know you very helpfully outlined this already in your comments, but i’m trying to tease apart the differences in how the dissertation is presented in the cover letter and the research proposal in this case. M wondering whether it is (a) better to focus more heavily on the content of the dissertation in the paragraph in the cover letter and then refer to that in the research proposal, or (b) whether to be more brief in the cover letter and go into the details of the dissertation in regards to how it will be turned into a book in the research proposal. I guess what i’m asking is in this case, since the research proposal is about the dissertation + new/additional research for additional chapters, how do you recommend avoiding being too redundant when talking about the dissertation in both the cover letter & research proposal. I just completed my phd in creative writing and am contemplating to apply for two year postdoctoral research in europe. Make a two year proposal and in the first year work on the publications from my theoretical phd exegesis; then embark on creation of another novel in a second year? Work on my master of arts by research book publication that has been in progress since 2009. Is it appropriate so to speak “step back” into the past study during the postgraduate research? Make a fresh proposal for a new novel and the theoretical exegesis and start all over? Therefore we are seeing more post-docs expecting a 1/2 or 2/2 teaching load as well as research and publication requirements. So applicants are asked to include a discussion of the proposed research project — along with a discussion of how we meet each of the six a case like this, would you still suggest sticking to two pages for the cover letter? It seems like quite a lot of information to squeeze into two pages, and i don’t want to shortchange any of the requirements or my research proposal. But if it requires the res project, pubs, timeline, and proposed course(s), as well as the six requirements, i can see it might edge onto a third page, but i’d stop it at 2. However, i am partecipating to a call for a postdoc position that requires a project of only three pages. Karen’s foolproof grant template and i think i achieved a good proposal but i do not have any space left for a proposed timetable/timeline. For the sake of the insecure and broke, can you do some debunking and break down the personal statement the way you break down the research statement and cover letter? Would really appreciate your views on how to approach a potential mentor for post-doctoral research under some form of affiliation if no funding available. One scholar i would like as a mentor is inviting potential phd applicants with research ideas to make contact. I wonder what sort of cover letter is appropriate to ask for post-doc support and whether to include a detailed research proposal. I am prepared to research without any funds as i have struggled this far without support. For two applications, they request me to submit a cv and a research proposal, but no cover letter. I decided to ‘integrate’ a cover letter in the research proposal (400 words over the 1500 requested for the research proposal).
They ask for a 1500 words research proposal, i allocated 500 words to the publication of my thesis, giving some details on its content but mainly focusing on why i should have it published and why this publication is needed and timely, and then 9 have about 700 words and on a new project, for which i clearly state that it will be a long-run project to be completed over several year and i intend solely to initiate it during the postdoc and participate in conferences to present it. First, do you think this is a good idea to say that i will ‘only’ initiate the project with them? This application asks for a “personal statement” of 1500 words max, which details “completed research, works in progress, professional goals and plans for publication, and other relevant iformation” in addition to a 500-word statement discussing (essentially) “what the institution can do for you and what you can do for the institution”. Question is this: is the “personal statement” more like a research statement, or should it be written more like a cover letter? I am working on my application for a post-doc position that asks for a “a 3-5 page (double-spaced) statement of research interest/research proposal. The research proposal that you’ve outlined here, that sort of resembles a grant proposal? M so glad you wrote this post since i’m about to write said proposal and have no idea. In the “project plan” description can i describe my dissertation, current publications, and my timeline for converting it into a contracted book, or do i need a whole new “study”? My current position does not grant me the time or resources to commit to this project to the same degree a post-do would. 10-module, self-guided course, all-online, available anytime 24/7, that walks you step by step through the planning, info-gathering, writing, and editing of your academic job cover up for the professor's newsletter "the truth zone" for exclusive posts and strator -university advisors and good proposals and te student to build your tenure to choose and manage to do to get grants and to write academic job cover ational et and social g your tenure track job market illness and -ac free-lancing and small ng–an excellent /gender/s & postac gizing your success in ing assistant ng and research /life balance in g , you can: women in second and third uk job market, part iii: “i beg your pardon, but may i have this job? Monday: brows get their own post, because of course they g presentable on webcam – a guest monday: all about uk job market part ii: research by numbers, or the > blog > a beginner’s guide to writing a post-doc. Research might not feel like it at times but every phd student knows that the thesis will one day be finished and that means planning for post-phd life. Although universities are increasingly providing phd students with training in order to better prepare them for a career in academia, many early career researchers remain unsure of what opportunities are out there, how to navigate the academic job market, or how to put together a successful research in this mind, we asked the university of exeter’s dr david thackeray, an ahrc fellow, professor richard toye, the department of history’s director of research, and dr gareth curless, an esrc future research leader, for their advice on how to write a successful post-doctoral research d, drawing on a similar post from his blog, provides an overview of how to write a research proposal, while david and gareth offer some advice on how to tackle the challenges presented by a research council application. Detail is good: not just which archives/sources but how they will help your project. Research councils are placing an increasing emphasis on encouraging academics to organise public ‘impact’ activities with organisations outside the academic sector. The core message of the day was to focus on creative, inter-disciplinary and experimental forms of research and public engagement, rather than worrying too much about the ref. Many schemes have long and unwieldy applications and the last thing you want to be doing while in the middle of teaching or finishing your thesis is rushing to make a research council deadline. It’s worth thinking about opportunities that you have to develop your project if you aren’t initially successful, such as small grants or internal funding for workshops. Your proposal should be reviewed by colleagues within your department or university before it’s submitted. Internal reviewers can also help you to refine your research questions and methodology, as well as offering helpful suggestions with regard to outputs, project partners and impact activities. Research councils are looking for research projects with potential ‘impact’ beyond the academic sector but in the rush to demonstrate the value of your research don’t promise more than you can deliver. Start by thinking about potential project partners or intermediaries, such as history & policy, who can connect you to the relevant non-academic organisations. Find out if and how they could use your research and what type of activities would be most appropriate for disseminating your research.
Once you’ve identified your project partners and how you can help them, you can then, as david advises, start to think creatively about potential impact activities. Research applications – particularly those completed through j-es – are often long, confusing, and seemingly without logic. When you’re trying to juggle writing for publication, teaching, administration, and writing a proposal, it can often be the proposal that gets sacrificed. Even if i hadn’t been successful it would have worth the effort because not only would i have a proposal that i could use again but the peer review feedback would have helped me to improve the application. As richard says, it’s important that you provide an overview of the existing historiography, commenting on its limitations and how your project will extend scholars’ understanding of a particular topic. Reviewers are busy and won’t want to spend too long deciphering what your project is about. Simply state what you’re going to do, how you’re going to do it, why it’s important or beneficial to your project partners or the wider thought on “a beginner’s guide to writing a post-doc. Research in the indian : empire and humanitarianism, 13 and 14 june 2016, the university of g the international institute of social al research in new delhi, india: sources & commentscfp: empire and humanitarianism, 13 and 14 june 2016, university of exeter | humanitarianism & human rights on cfp: empire and humanitarianism, 13 and 14 june 2016, the university of exetermichelle aung thin on accessing archives in myanmar (burma)is global history suitable for undergraduates? The benefits of global history coursesresearching colonial burma on the internet | jonathan saha on accessing archives in myanmar (burma)this week’s top picks in imperial & global history | imperial & global forum on a beginner’s guide to writing a post-doc. Research 3about usabout stration & ment ies & in the ch & 2for faculty & stafffaculty & staff home ic personnel ory of 1for studentsstudents’ home ory of te and postdoctoral outgraduate studentspostdocsfaculty & / graduate and postdoctoral studies / graduate students / research ration and degree ch trackingwriting research te research te policies and tips for writing your research proposal. Break down your proposal into point form before writing your first on the total length of the proposal, decide whether you will have headings/subheadings and what they will be (e. Use clear, plain language and avoid sure your proposal is free of typographic and grammatical er that, at every level, adjudication committees are multi-disciplinary and will include researchers in fields other than your ore, follow the kis principle – keep it simple! You must grab their attention and excite them about your project from the very beginning. Make it easy for them to understand (and thus fund) your how your research is innovative and valuable. Your proposal so that it is tight, well-integrated, and makes a point, focused on a central question (e. On the discipline, a tight proposal is often best achieved by having a clear hypothesis or research objective and by structuring the research proposal in terms of an important problem to be solved or fascinating question to be answered. Have a clear is important that the title of your project is understandable to the general public, reflects the goal of the study, and attracts interest. Show that your research is trate that you are competent to conduct the research and have chosen the best research or scholarly environment in which to achieve your goals. Clearly indicate how your research or scholarship will make a “contribution to knowledge” or address an important question in your field. The more diverse opinion and criticism you receive on your proposal the better suited it will be for a multi-disciplinary audience. Remember that nothing is set in research proposal is not a binding document; it is a proposal. It is well understood by all concerned that the research you end up pursuing may be different from that in your d of treating your proposal as a final, binding document, think of it as a flexible way to plan an exciting (but feasible) project that you would like to ment and university te and postdoctoral administration building. 3about usabout stration & ment ies & in the ch & 2for faculty & stafffaculty & staff home ic personnel ory of 1for studentsstudents’ home ory of te and postdoctoral outgraduate studentspostdocsfaculty & / graduate and postdoctoral studies / graduate students / research ration and degree ch trackingwriting research te research te policies and tips for writing your research proposal.
