Format PhD Research proposal
Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS), Vrije UniversiteitAmsterdam
This format is based on the application form of the NWO Open MaGW Program albeit slightly adapted to create a better fit to the FSS setting.
General information1a. Details of PhD candidate
-Name, title(s):
-Male/female:
-University, Department (or Institute):
- Postal address:
-Telephone:
-E-mail:
1b. Title of research proposal (NL and English)
NL:
English:
1c.Abstract
max. 200 words
1d. MAGW discipline(s) and max. 5 keywords
(see “DisciplinelijstMaGW” on the NWO website: )
This may be used to track reviewers, not for selection purposes
1e-1. Complete names dissertation supervisorteam (“promotores and copromotores”)
Please state the complete name of the dissertation supervisors (including affliation and discipline if not FSS) for the proposed research. NB: In principle a supervisorteam consists of a promoter and at least one other supervisor.
1e-2. Past performance supervisor on PhDs (over past 5 years only)
(as dissertation supervisor ("promoter")
Dissertation supervisorName of PhD candidate / year of PhD ceremony
Dissertation supervisor
Name of PhD candidate / year of PhD ceremony
Appointment and funding
2a. / Number of years and fte
PhD (maximum 4 years 1.0 fte or 5 years 0.8 fte)
2b. Starting date PhD project
day-month-year
2c. Funding
First flow of funds faculty, first flow of funds university (specify), second flow of funds (NWO), third flow of funds (specify)
2d. Research costs
What are the research costs, and who is covering them? (NB1: not meant are: appointment costs and regular PhD costs like costs for visiting conference) (NB2: Research costs and source of funding need to bespecified before the start of a PhD project.)
Research proposal3. Description of the proposed research
max. 4,000 words (excluding references, including footnotes) for 3a and 3b.
3a. Research topic
Research question & relevant theoretical debates
3b. Approach
3c. Literature references
max. 30 references.
3d. Time Plan
max. 2 pages.
The time plan should reach a level of specificity and completeness that allows for an evaluation of the progress from year to year. The time plan must also include details of courses and training to be followed, teaching tasks in 2nd and 3rd year, and responsibilities towards third parties (e.g. funding partners).
3e. Setting within Research Group
(other relevant research, proposal part of a research program)
max. 1 page.
3f. Output
Expected scientific output and dissemination of results
(Thesis, papers, presentations, dissemination plan).
Coverwhattypes of publication (includingprovisionaltitle) are expected, when the manuscriptsshouldbeavailable and whenthey are expected to besubmitted.
3g. Scientific relevance
max. 250 words.
3h. Societal relevance
max. 150 words.
3i. Ethical aspects
(if applicable)
max. 200words.
Does the proposed research make it necessary or desirable to evaluate it on ethical aspects?
3j. Involvement of (co-)financing organizations
(if applicable)
max. 200 words.
What measures are or will be taken to guarantee the intellectual independence and autonomy of this PhD project? (in case of third flow funding; see question 2c.)
SignatureI hereby declare that I have completed this form truthfully:
Name:
Place:
Date:
Please submit the proposal to Saskia Jans, Programme Manager of the Graduate School of Social Sciences (), in electronic form (pdf format). Also attach an accompanying letter by the FSS (co-)promotor in which possible special circumstances can be addressed. The (co)promoter should include three names of possible external reviewers (including name, title, e-mail address and a link to their personal webpage).
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