The guidelines below outline the format, content and submission process for both MSc and PhD students. Please follow the instructions relevant to your degree track.
Research proposals must follow the Aerospace research proposal template. Templates are available in both MS Word format and LaTeX format (available also on Overleaf).
Research Proposal Template (MSWord and LaTeX)
Language & Format
• Proposals must be written in English
• Proposals should not exceed 2 pages (excluding references and figures).
• Proposal should be submitted as a PDF document.
• Additional format details are described in the template.
Submission Requirements
• The research proposal must be approved and signed by the advisor (signature page is on the first page of the proposal template).
• Student and advisor must complete and sign the Research proposal towards M.Sc. form.
• It is recommended that all documents are submitted to the Aerospace Graduate Studies Office and uploaded to the portal at least two weeks before the official proposal deadline.
There is no official template for PhD research proposals. Students are welcome to use the same template as the MSc proposals, but please modify the cover page. Official guidelines for the PhD proposal can be found at the Technion Graduate School page
Language & Format
• Proposals must be written in English
• Proposals should be approximately 25 pages.
• Proposal should be submitted as a PDF document.
Content & Structure
• The proposal must include a title page with the following information:
– Title of the research in English and Hebrew.
– Name of the student with student number.
– Name of all the supervisors and consultants with details on their role (i.e., main supervisor, co-supervisor, consultant).
• Abstract.
• Literature review and background.
• Research goals and significance.
• Methodologies and preliminary results.
Submission Requirements
• Student and advisor must complete and sign the Research proposal towards Ph.D. form.
• All documents are submitted to the Aerospace Graduate Studies Office and uploaded to the portal.
There is no official template for research proposals of MSc students requesting to transfer on a direct track to PhD studies. Students are welcome to use the same template as the MSc proposals, but please modify the cover page.
Language & Format
• Proposals must be written in English
• Proposals should be approximately 5 pages.
• Proposal should be submitted as a PDF document.
Content & Structure
• The proposal must include a title page with the following information:
– Title of the research in English and Hebrew.
– Name of the student with student number.
– Name of all the supervisors and consultants with details on their role (i.e., main supervisor, co-supervisor, consultant).
• Part 1: Summary of MSc research conducted so far.
• Part 2: Proposed PhD research plan with an emphasis on the justification for the transition to the PhD program.
It is encouraged for students to follow the same structure as the PhD research proposal.
Submission Requirements
All documents are submitted to the Aerospace Graduate Studies Office and uploaded to the portal.
Contact us:
Phone: (04) 829-3365
E-mail: ae.g.ad@technion.ac.il
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