Dissertation Proposal Guidelines and Oral Presentation Template

The dissertation proposal is required for all doctoral students. It addresses 1) why the research is relevant, 2) the focus of the research, and 3) how the research will be conducted. Students prepare a written document and give an oral presentation to the supervisory committee.

This template is to serve as a general outline for information Rehabilitation Science PhD students should cover in their dissertation proposal. Students are encouraged to customize the template to best suite their individual needs.