Discuss the potential difficulties and limitations of the proposed procedures and alternative approaches to achieve the aims.

Neuroscience research proposal outline

1. Introduction

Background and Significance

Briefly sketch the background leading to the present proposal, critically evaluate existing knowledge, and specifically identify the gaps that the project is intended to fill. State concisely the importance and relevance of the research described to the proposed study.

Question(s)/Hypotheses

Address the broader objectives/question and the more specific aims/hypotheses of the proposed research. Have specific predictions about what you will find, including an expected interaction between the variables.

2. Methods

Describe the specific details for carrying out the proposed study, including the population of subjects to be used (see below for use of animal subjects), the stimuli and/or minor equipment needed, and the procedures to be used to accomplish the specific aims of the project. Particularly describe any differences in methodology from previous studies on this topic and their advantage over existing methodologies.

Discuss the potential difficulties and limitations of the proposed procedures and alternative approaches to achieve the aims.