Brief description of project or study (2000 words) to include, where relevant Background and reasons for undertaking it (how the focus of the research question has been determined) Study design and methods to be used (demonstrating understanding of the theoretical and epistemological framework/appropriateness of the chosen strategy) Study population, selection and recruitment Service user involvement Data collection, management and analysis (demonstrating rigor) Ethical considerations Research Timetable (including flow chart to clarify the approach to your study and gantt chart to illustrate the time management of your project) References Charts, diagrams, tables and references are excluded from your word count