Blank page. Blinking cursor. Chaos in your brain.
And a deadline you really don’t want to miss.
Writing a PhD proposal can feel like a high-stakes mystery exam, especially when no one tells you what the “right” structure looks like, how much detail to include, or how to make your ideas sound credible (without waffling for 12 pages).
But this doesn’t have to be stressful.
There is a process. And you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
✅ Understand exactly what to include in every section (and why it matters)
✅ Write clearly and persuasively without spiralling into overthinking
✅ Show selection panels why your research matters, without jargon or fluff
✅ Move from “I’ve got ideas” to “Here’s my plan”
✅ Submit a proposal that’s structured, confident, and you
A section-by-section breakdown of a strong PhD proposal (intro, background, methods, and more)
Planning tools to organise your thinking before you write
Sentence starters and prompts to help you begin
Insider tips from 20+ years helping students write successful proposals
Advice on what admissions panels look for (and how to deliver it)
A Gantt chart template, proposal checklist, and sample structures
You keep procrastinating, even though you care deeply about your research
You waste time Googling examples and comparing yourself to strangers
You submit something that doesn’t do your ideas justice - or worse, don’t submit at all
You miss your shot at a funded place (or delay your whole PhD plan)
The opportunity is real. So is the pressure.
This guide helps you stop spinning and start writing today.
You sit down to write and know exactly where to start.
You finally explain your project without using five different caveats.
You press “send” on your application and think, “That actually felt good.”
This guide won’t just help you write your proposal, it’ll help you feel like a PhD researcher from day one.
Open the guide and go to the section you’re stuck on
Follow the steps to get unstuck
Copy and paste your writing into the proposal document
Use the checklist to finalise and submit with confidence
Why not try my FREE Research Proposal Starter Kit?
Get a taste of my step-by-step support, and start drafting your proposal today.
Download your starter kit here and see how it feels to finally have a plan.
This is a digital product (PDF). No physical items will be shipped
This guide supports - but doesn’t replace - advice from your supervisor or admissions team
By purchasing, you agree to our Terms & Conditions
Contact me here - I’ve helped hundreds of students at this stage and I’d love to help you too.
Price is listed in GBP because we are a UK-based business but you can still buy if you are outside of the UK - your bank will convert the amount into your local currency at the current exchange rate.
Blank page. Blinking cursor. Chaos in your brain.
And a deadline you really don’t want to miss.
Writing a PhD proposal can feel like a high-stakes mystery exam, especially when no one tells you what the “right” structure looks like, how much detail to include, or how to make your ideas sound credible (without waffling for 12 pages).
But this doesn’t have to be stressful.
There is a process. And you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
✅ Understand exactly what to include in every section (and why it matters)
✅ Write clearly and persuasively without spiralling into overthinking
✅ Show selection panels why your research matters, without jargon or fluff
✅ Move from “I’ve got ideas” to “Here’s my plan”
✅ Submit a proposal that’s structured, confident, and you
A section-by-section breakdown of a strong PhD proposal (intro, background, methods, and more)
Planning tools to organise your thinking before you write
Sentence starters and prompts to help you begin
Insider tips from 20+ years helping students write successful proposals
Advice on what admissions panels look for (and how to deliver it)
A Gantt chart template, proposal checklist, and sample structures
You keep procrastinating, even though you care deeply about your research
You waste time Googling examples and comparing yourself to strangers
You submit something that doesn’t do your ideas justice - or worse, don’t submit at all
You miss your shot at a funded place (or delay your whole PhD plan)
The opportunity is real. So is the pressure.
This guide helps you stop spinning and start writing today.
You sit down to write and know exactly where to start.
You finally explain your project without using five different caveats.
You press “send” on your application and think, “That actually felt good.”
This guide won’t just help you write your proposal, it’ll help you feel like a PhD researcher from day one.
Open the guide and go to the section you’re stuck on
Follow the steps to get unstuck
Copy and paste your writing into the proposal document
Use the checklist to finalise and submit with confidence
Why not try my FREE Research Proposal Starter Kit?
Get a taste of my step-by-step support, and start drafting your proposal today.
Download your starter kit here and see how it feels to finally have a plan.
This is a digital product (PDF). No physical items will be shipped
This guide supports - but doesn’t replace - advice from your supervisor or admissions team
By purchasing, you agree to our Terms & Conditions
Contact me here - I’ve helped hundreds of students at this stage and I’d love to help you too.
Price is listed in GBP because we are a UK-based business but you can still buy if you are outside of the UK - your bank will convert the amount into your local currency at the current exchange rate.
