Deliverables
Topic evaluation note with shortlisted options Problem-statement and objectives feedback Proposal structure outline Annotated proposal draft with comments
Research Planning
PhD Topic Selection & Research Proposal
A strong PhD starts with a topic that is novel, feasible and right for you. We help you shortlist and evaluate topics, then build a proposal that connects a clear problem to a credible plan your committee can evaluate with confidence.
What We Support
What this service covers
Guidance, review and analysis around work that stays yours. Each item below can be scoped on its own or together.
Topic shortlisting based on your interests, background and research gaps Feasibility checks on data access, scope and timeline Problem statement, objectives, research questions and hypotheses Preliminary literature positioning and gap articulation Methodology outline and analysis plan Timeline, work plan and synopsis formatting
Who It Is For
Who this service is for
Prospective PhD applicants choosing a research area Enrolled scholars drafting a synopsis for registration Researchers applying for funded projects or fellowships Scholars whose proposal has been returned for revision
Our Approach
How we work on it
The same four moves apply whether you engage us for one draft or the whole stage.
- 01
Topic evaluation
Candidate topics are compared on novelty, feasibility and fit with your background.
- 02
Argument mapping
We map the logic from problem to questions to methods so every section supports the next.
- 03
Draft review
Section-by-section feedback strengthens justification and clarity.
- 04
Committee readiness
A final review anticipates the questions reviewers are likely to ask.
Deliverables
What you receive
Every deliverable, the timeline and the revisions included are written into your scope before work starts.
Timeline and revisions
- Typical timeline
- 1 to 3 weeks
- Revisions included
- Two revision rounds on the proposal within 30 days of delivery.
- New scope
- New chapters, analyses or experiments are quoted separately before any work starts.
How It Works
From first conversation to delivery
What happens at each step, and what you receive.
- 01
Initial discussion
We discuss your area, interests and institutional requirements.
- 02
Topic shortlist
You receive an evaluation of candidate topics and a recommended direction.
- 03
Draft feedback
Your proposal drafts are reviewed with detailed comments.
- 04
Final review
A last check for coherence, formatting and committee expectations.
FAQs
Common questions about topic selection & proposal
Yes. We help you evaluate and refine the topics you are considering based on feasibility, novelty and fit with your background. The final choice is yours.
Yes. The same structuring and review support applies to grant and fellowship applications.
Revision support is available for returned proposals, including responses to specific reviewer comments.
Related Services
Often combined with this service
Literature Review & Novelty Identification
Systematic searching, critical synthesis and gap analysis that establish the novelty of your research.
Thesis & Dissertation Support
Structured guidance across every chapter so your thesis presents your research coherently and meets examiner expectations.
Research Paper & Review Paper
Guidance on structuring and refining original research papers and review articles for peer-reviewed journals.
Confidential Data and drafts never shared. Author-first Your research stays yours. Written scope Deliverables agreed upfront. Responsive Clear milestones and updates.
Enquire about Topic Selection & Proposal.
Tell us about your research and we will reply with a written scope, a timeline and the revisions included.