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The research plan must be attached to the doctoral studies application. This template can be used as is for creating a research plan. Alternatively, the research plan can be created in a free format, provided it includes at least the headings and themes outlined in this template.\nThe research topic of the dissertation must align with the field of study (specialisation) and the doctoral degree the applicant wishes to pursue. The topic and content of the research should be planned so that it is possible to defend the dissertation within 3–4 years of full-time study.\nDoctoral applicant\nName:\n\u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014     \u0015\nProvisional title of the dissertation:\n\u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014     \u0015\nDissertation format:\n\u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014     \u0015\u000b[Article-based / Essay-based / Monograph]\nSupervisor-in-charge:\n\u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014     \u0015\u000b[The supervisor-in-charge must be employed by the University of Jyväskylä, be a member of the faculty’s teaching and research staff, hold a doctoral degree, and have sufficient scientific merits.]\nDoctoral programme:\n\u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014     \u0015\u000b[Business studies or Economics]\nSpecialisation of doctoral studies:\n\u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014     \u0015\nMotivation\u000b[Motivate why the topic is important and to whom?] Suggested length of this section: 0.5-1 pages\n\u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014     \u0015\nLiterature review\u000b[Review the relevant prior literature on the topic.] Suggested length of this section: 1-3 pages\n\u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014     \u0015\nResearch questions\u000b[State clearly the research questions of your thesis. Which gaps in the prior literature you aim to address and fill with your research?] Suggested length of this section: 0.5-1 pages\n\u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014     \u0015\nMethods and data\u000b[Explain and motivate your methodological approach and choices. How do you plan to answer to your research questions? If the thesis will be empirical, are you going to use mainly qualitative or quantitative methods? What data are you going to use to answer the research questions? Comment availability of the data and give an estimate of the data related costs (collection, purchases etc.).] Suggested length of this section: 0.5-1.5 pages\n\u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014     \u0015\nExpected findings and their implications\u000b[Give an informed guess of your potential results, i.e., what you expect to find, as well as discuss briefly their implications for policy and research. Make sure that your discussion here is consistent with your research questions and proposed method.] Suggested length of this section: 0.5 pages\n\u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014     \u0015\nTiming of the PhD research process \u000b[Write down or visualize the schedule of your PhD research process (plans for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and possible 4th year).] Suggested length of this section: 0.5-1 pages\n\u0013 FORMTEXT \u0014    \u0015","cbCaimYf5UoOXYy6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimYf5UoOXYy6","docx",76146,"English","# Doctoral application requirements\n## Topic alignment and defence timeline\n# Applicant information\n## Doctoral applicant details\n## Dissertation format\n## Supervisor-in-charge requirements\n## Doctoral programme and specialisation\n# Research plan sections\n## Motivation\n## Literature review\n## Research questions\n## Methods and data\n## Expected findings and their implications\n## Timing of the PhD research process","[{\"question\":\"Who must the applicant consult before completing the research plan?\",\"answer\":\"The applicant completes the research plan after consulting with their supervisor-in-charge. 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