Your research proposal must include proper citations and full references for every source you have included. Follow your department’s referencing style. You should write in an academic style. Your ...

Skip a line and date your letter. First, write out the month ... I appreciate your consideration of my proposal and request. I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my ...

What legal or governance question(s) do you intend to investigate? (This may be quite imprecise at the application stage); what might be some of the key literatures that might inform the issues (again ...

Write succinctly and informatively, aiming for one page or less. Proofread your letter carefully to edit out trite and redundant writing and catch typos and mistakes. If you send a letter to more ...