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Craft a Compelling Research Proposal

Craft a Compelling Research Proposal

Offered by Rex C.

PhD Admissions Committee Experience | Max Your IN-Rate to CS/AI Programs

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Studied at Vanderbilt University

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Worked at Epiq

Description

This package is designed for PhD candidates who want to develop a persuasive, well-structured research proposal that effectively communicates the significance of their research and methodology. It includes expert guidance to maximize your chances of securing admission to top PhD programs. This package offers the following, with flexibility to adapt based on your needs and goals: - Initial kickoff and planning session: Start with an in-depth session to discuss your research goals, academic background, and target programs. Your coach will help you build a plan for creating a strong research proposal. - Research proposal brainstorming: Work with your coach to refine your research questions, identify key contributions to your field, and develop a focused and compelling research narrative. - Research proposal drafting: Collaborate with your coach to draft a structured research proposal that clearly outlines your objectives, methods, and expected impact, aligning with the expectations of your target programs. - Proposal editing and feedback: Receive expert feedback through multiple rounds of edits to improve clarity, coherence, and academic rigor in your proposal. Your coach will help you refine your argument and present a polished, professional document. - Final review: Your coach will conduct a thorough review of your final proposal to ensure it meets the highest academic standards and is ready for submission. To summarize, this package connects you with an expert coach who will guide you through every stage of creating a standout research proposal. They will provide personalized, constructive feedback to help you clearly present your research goals and methodology while strengthening your chances of acceptance to competitive PhD programs.


What you'll get from this package

A compelling research proposal that is differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful

A deeper understanding of your motivations, experiences, and aspirations, and how they align with your goal of pursing your PhD

Confidence that your research proposal will standout to top PhD programs


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions and .

Refund Policy

Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).

Services included:

Research

Essays

Editing


Rex C.

Offered by Rex C.

Joined September 2026

PhD Admissions Committee Experience | Max Your IN-Rate to CS/AI Programs

I help prospective CS/AI PhD applicants build stronger, more research-focused applications for U.S. programs. I can help you identify the right schools and advisors, evaluate your current profile, position your research experience effectively, strengthen your SOP and CV, and prepare for faculty interviews. I also help applicants diagnose common weaknesses such as unclear research direction, weak advisor fit, or an application that lists accomplishments without telling a convincing research story. I bring experience from both sides of the process: I earned my PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University, and I have participated in student admissions and helped faculty review and interview prospective PhD students. My goal is to help you understand how your application is likely to be read by researchers, and turn your background into a clear, credible case for your research potential and fit.

Starting at $752.40

8h+ of coaching