Assistantship Proposal: One Page
Methodology & Strategy
This section follows the introduction provided in the “context and objections” portion and serves to explain what you will do to achieve the project goals.
100 word maximum: Note any experience, training and/or coursework required to conduct this project and explain how you are preparing.
100 words maximum: Comment on your mentee's ability to perform this project, highlighting relevant coursework, experience with methods and/or materials, and other relevant certifications and qualifications.
- Make the overall strategy clear and highlight important skills and methodologies. Communicate clearly but avoid overly detailed and technical descriptions of methods.
- Explain how you have the training and skills needed for the project or how you will learn them. You might have limited experience when applying, but reviewers need to see how you will gain the skills needed.
Learning Objectives
This section follows the “methodology and strategy” portion of the proposal and serves to highlight how participation in the project will help you achieve your professional goals.
100 word maximum: Describe how this project advances your personal, academic and/or professional goals, including how it fits within your degree plan.
100 words maximum: Respond to your mentee's learning goals, commenting on 1) how you and/or an additional supervisor will support these objectives and 2) how this project will advance their academic and/or professional goals?
- UROP prioritizes student learning objectives over project outcomes, so you should clearly state what you will learn and how you plan to apply what you learn.