📚 Overview of Module

The goal of this module is to guide students through the completion of the High-Impact Thesis Proposal Template over 4 or more weeks, translating their preparatory work from the first four weeks into a fully structured and actionable thesis plan.

✏️ Exercise: High-Impact Thesis Proposal

Students will aim to complete **this high-impact thesis proposal template,** which focuses on:

• Clarifying the problem and Theory of Change: Students define the research problem, analyze key causes and bottlenecks, and explicitly link their thesis to pathways for real-world impact.
• Stakeholder mapping and engagement: Students identify relevant stakeholders, synthesize insights from interviews, and integrate opportunities for collaboration into their research plan.
• Planning research outputs and methodology: Students develop concrete research objectives, methods, and deliverables, alongside a timeline for implementation.
• Reflecting on impact: Students consider how their thesis contributes to personal growth, career development, and positive change in their immediate community and beyond.

📖 Guide to the Proposal Sections

Introduction to the High-Impact Thesis Proposal Template

💡 Please review the toggles below for guidance on how to complete each section of the proposal.

Section 1. Problem Analysis

Section 2. Pathways to Impact

Section 3. Stakeholder Mapping