Your proposal should be approximately 1,000 words long. It must show that you can clearly describe relevant research questions in creative computing. It must also show that you understand the potential relevance and impact of your proposed research.
You should use the following headings, preferably in this order.
Approximately 1 short paragraph, indicating the main goals of the project.
A concise list of questions (usually no more than 2 or 3) that your research hopes to explore.
You should express this as clearly and succinctly as possible.
You must describe the context of the research. You should include research by other researchers or practitioners with direct relevance such as:
It must also state why your proposed work may be of value to other researchers in the field. You should consider the historical, contemporary and theoretical context.
This should include an indicative timeline of the work, and key project milestones.
Detail any ethical issues that you feel may impact your current work. Examples include:
Your bibliography should include relevant:
For your initial application you should prepare a portfolio or statement of previous work. You can provide this portfolio in whatever way is best to disseminate your output.
Your referees should be people you have worked with in a professional context. This will enable them to comment on your aptitude for further studies. Examples include:
Your referees cannot be a close friend or family member.