Proposals are reviewed by the FaCE Department Research Committee, and this process is detailed on their webpage (link to follow soon).

Proposals should only be submitted for review following approval of a research summary (EMDRC.A) or a formal summary waiver in writing from the EMDRC chairperson.  If you are a student, please ensure that your primary supervisor has reviewed your proposal and approved it for submission. We will confirm with them that they are aware of the submission prior to processing it.

PhD students are required to present their research proposal to EMDRC. Please consult with the PhD programme convenor prior to submission of your PhD proposal.

Need help preparing your research proposal? Please consult our proposal guidance page on Vula.

How to submit your proposal:

• Download the current FDRC.B submission form.
• Complete the form paying attention to all required fields.  Incomplete forms will be referred back to you for completion before processing.
• Proposals may be submitted at any time within 3 months following EMDRC summary approval. We will endeavour to provide feedback within 2 weeks of your submission.
• Email your complete submission to fce.drc@uct.ac.za

Checklist for proposal submission:

• Completed FDRC.B form
• Full proposal (in Microsoft word format) approved by your supervisors
• Appendices including data collection sheets or surveys, informed consent forms and preliminary letters of permission that may be required.
• If you are resubmitting a revised proposal, you must include a cover letter outlining how you have addressed the reviewers previous comments. We recommend you download and use this cover letter template.