Developing a strong research proposal will not only help you to win a place on the very best DBA programmes but will also ensure that you hit the ground running once you start! However, the prospect of writing a proposal can be confusing and daunting, especially if you haven’t been in a university environment for many years. Professors Emma Parry from Cranfield School of Management, will draw on over 15 years of experience of working with DBA students and running a world-leading Executive DBA programme to provide insights into what DBA recruiters are looking for and what should be included in a compelling DBA application.