Document guide
Research or project proposal
A short plan for the research or creative project you want to do during the programme.
What it is
A short document describing a project you propose to carry out: the question or idea, why it matters, how you would approach it, and what you would produce.
Why programmes ask for it
To see whether you can define a feasible project and whether it fits the programme's expertise. RE:ANIMA asks for a project proposal alongside its portfolio.
Who issues it
You.
What it usually contains
- Working title.
- The question, problem or creative idea.
- Context: what has been done and what gap you address.
- Approach or method.
- Expected output and timeline.
- Why this programme and its partners are the right place.
How to prepare it
- Follow the length and structure the programme sets.
- Keep the scope realistic for the time available.
- Link the project to the programme's courses, labs or partners.
- Ask a lecturer to read a draft.
Common mistakes
- A topic far outside the programme's expertise.
- Scope too big for a master's.
- No method: only a statement of interest.
Quality-control checklist
- Clear question or idea in the first paragraph.
- Feasible scope and method.
- Linked to the programme's strengths.
- Within the length limit.
Lead time (planning estimate)
Three to six weeks.
Commonly useful or programme-dependent?
Programme-dependent: research-led and creative programmes.