An unofficial Latex Proposal Template created according to the requirements in Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Coastal & Marine Systems Science PhD Program Handbook Page 36-40, as of August 21, 2023
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% Title Page
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{\large\textbf{TITLE SHOULD APPEAR IN ALL CAPITALS AND BE CENTERED}}\\
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{\large a research proposal prepared by YOU A. STUDENT}\\
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{\large MONTH, YEAR}\\
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for\\
{\large The Graduate Committee}\\
{\large Coastal and Marine System Science Program}\\
{\large Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences}\\
{\large Texas A\&M University-Corpus Christi}\\
{\large Corpus Christi, Texas}\\
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Approved:
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Dr. A. Palmtree, Chairperson
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Dr. B. Waves, Member
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Dr. C. Gull, Member
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Dr. D. Sand, Member
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\section*{Abstract}
\lipsum[1] % Dummy text for the abstract
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% Main Content
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\section{Introduction}
\lipsum[1-2] % Dummy text
% Literature Review
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\section{Literature Review}
\lipsum[3-4] % Dummy text
% Research Objectives or Hypotheses
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\section{Research Objectives or Hypotheses}
\lipsum[5-6] % Dummy text
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\section{Methods}
\lipsum[3-4] % Dummy text
% Theoretical Framework
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\section{Theoretical Framework}
\lipsum[5-6] % Dummy text
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\section{Study Area}
\lipsum[5-6] % Dummy text
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\section{Results}
\lipsum[7-8] % Dummy text
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\textbf{Item} & \textbf{Data 1} & \textbf{Data 2} & \textbf{Data 3} & \textbf{Data 4} \\
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Entry 1 & 10 & 20 & 30 & 40 \\
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\section{Discussion}
\lipsum[9-10] % Dummy text
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\section{Conclusion}
\lipsum[11-12] % Dummy text
% Budget Section
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\section{Budget}
\subsection{Proposed budget for dissertation research}
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\begin{array}{ | l | l | l | l | l | }
\hline
\textbf{Budget Item)} & \multicolumn{4}{l|}{\textbf{Costs(\$)}} \\ \hline
& \textbf{TAMUCC} & \textbf{Personal} & \textbf{Other} & \textbf{Total} \\ \hline
\multicolumn{5}{|l|}{\textbf{Salary}} \\ \hline
Monthly (15 months) & & & *15567.75 & 15567.75 \\ \hline
\multicolumn{5}{|l|}{\textbf{Equipment}} \\ \hline
Desktop & on hand/no cost & & & \\ \hline
Laptop & & on hand/no cost & & \\ \hline
Microscope & on hand/no cost & & & \\ \hline
\multicolumn{5}{|l|}{\textbf{Supplies}} \\ \hline
Petri dishes & & & 60.0 & 60.0 \\ \hline
Microslides & & & 40.0 & 40.0 \\ \hline
Chemicals & & & 500.0 & 500.0 \\ \hline
Microscope & on hand/no cost & & & \\ \hline
\multicolumn{5}{|l|}{\textbf{Travel}} \\ \hline
Boat/Vehicle (4 trips) & 120.0 & & 400.0 & 520.0 \\ \hline
Food & & & **100.00 & 100.0 \\ \hline
Hotel & & & **200.00 & 200.0 \\ \hline
\multicolumn{5}{|l|}{\textbf{Preparation of Documents}} \\ \hline
Thesis Expenses & & 200.0 & & 200.0 \\ \hline
Publication and reprints & 300.0 & & & 300.0 \\ \hline
\textbf{Total} & \textbf{420.0} & \textbf{740.0} & \textbf{22567.75} & \textbf{24327.75} \\ \hline
\multicolumn{5}{l}{* Grants to Dr. A. Palmtree.}\\
\multicolumn{5}{l}{** Travel award from Elite Program}
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\subsection{Budget Justification}
Describes in detail each line in the budget.
% Limitations
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\section{Limitations}
\lipsum[15-16] % Dummy text
% References
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% Literature Cited
\bibliographystyle{plainnat} % Use name-date citation style
\bibliography{sample} % Replace 'sample' with your .bib file
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