The phrase "a research statement" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a document that outlines a researcher's past, present, and future research plans and goals, often in academic or professional contexts.
Example: "In my application, I included a research statement detailing my previous work and future research interests."
Alternatives: "a research proposal" or "a research overview".
What is a Research Statement?
Charles Leiserson, the Edwin Silbey Webster Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, led a session on developing a research statement.
Submit a research statement and an honors program application, following the parameters set out at STS Honors Program web site.
We will also discuss how to craft a personal statement, a research statement of purpose and request for letters of recommendation, using successful application sample materials.
Typically the CV will be one document among a groaning dossier that might well comprise a cover letter, a research statement, a teaching statement, sample courses or syllabi, and even (on occasion) a diversity statement.
A research statement is typically three pages, and it describes the research you have already performed in your time as a graduate student, as well as setting the stage for the next few projects that you wish to tackle.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae (CV), copies of relevant publications, a brief research statement (two-page max), as well as contact information for three references.
Students should prepare a coherent research statement to attach to the application.
A short research statement (not to exceed 1,000 words) that describes the research to be undertaken including the topic, methodology, and contribution to the field.
A short research statement (not to exceed five typed pages, double-spaced), which describes the research and writing to be undertaken during the fellowship period, as well as the proposed publishable product.
Please e-mail a short research statement, resume, list of publications, and copies of two recent publications (preprints or reprints) so that they arrive by the 1 February 2010 deadline to Prof. Joshua Bloom, at the above address.
