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(maximum 200 words)\nResearch problem: Describe the problem and the purpose of this research (max 1000 words)\nLiterature review and scientific novelty: (max 2000 words)\nDescribe the state of the art and situate this research in the relevant literature.\nThe proposal should explain the scientific relevance of the project by answering how is this research relevant to address the research gap?\nResearch Design: Describe the approach and methods to answer the research questions (2000 words)\nResearch questions and aim\nMethods: Describe the methods that will be used for data collection and analysis.\nTheory: Describe the concepts and preliminary theories that would be used?\nRelevance:\nRelevance to Local Democracy: The proposal should answer the following questions:\nHow is this research useful to local governments?\nHow will this research lead to the strengthening of local democracy?\nRelevance to the particular call for proposals: Describe how your research addresses the questions and issues raised in the specific call for proposals.\nProject plan with timetable: make a description of the activities of the project and specify time and person responsible.\nDeliverables and communication plan\nBudget: Specify salary, travels, daily allowances, refreshment for workshops, materials for the intervention, etc. Overhead should be a maximum of 15%.\nCountry and local government(s) (if applicable): Write the name of the local government(s) that will benefit and participate in the research project.\nReference list:\nUse academic references using the Harvard System.","cbCaib96xBDOKxST","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaib96xBDOKxST","docx",490289,"English","# Project proposal sections\n## Project title and abstract\n## Aim, research questions, and research problem\n## Literature review and scientific novelty\n## Research design and methods\n## Relevance and local democracy\n## Project plan with timetable, deliverables, and communication\n## Budget, participating local governments, and references","[{\"question\":\"What sections are required in the project proposal?\",\"answer\":\"The template includes project title, abstract, aim and research questions, research problem, literature review and scientific novelty, research design, relevance, project plan with timetable, deliverables and communication plan, budget, participating local governments (if applicable), and a Harvard-style reference list.\"},{\"question\":\"How should the proposal describe the research design and methods?\",\"answer\":\"It should explain the approach to answer the research questions, specify methods for data collection and analysis, and describe the theories or preliminary concepts that will be used.\"},{\"question\":\"How is relevance expected to be addressed?\",\"answer\":\"The proposal must explain relevance to local governments and how the research strengthens local democracy, and it must also describe how the work fits the specific call for proposals by addressing its raised questions 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