Designing Mind Map for a Good Research Proposal for PhD Student in the UK: Guidelines and Reviewing

At first glance, the research proposal may appear as challenges and inquiry for doctoral students, who seeking for funding to complete their degree and promoting their level of education. In this paper, we argue that a good research proposal with satisfying full documents that are required by University admission may help to obtain funding and improve the current research. This leads to enhance the research and create a new innovation to solve the current limitations in societies. Hence this paper will compare between different Universities and their requirements for a research proposal. Also, a guideline based on point of view will be highlighted. The mind map for research proposal was drawn to help to understand the contents of the research proposal with two real examples. The critical review of some publications was presented. Reviewing of literature review found that some Universities may not require a research proposal, while others are required research proposal with limited of words. This study found that the research proposal helps the University to consider the student's research area and it assesses if the University has a suitable supervisor in that area.