OHua DONG,Tongji University Funding bodies(4) Research Hypothesis and Objectives Set out the research idea or hypothesis. Explain why the proposed project is of sufficient timeliness and novelty to warrant consideration for funding. Identify the overall aims of the project and the individual measurable objectives against which you would wish the outcome of the work to be assessed. Ref:EPSRC Funding bodies (4) Research Hypothesis and Objectives Set out the research idea or hypothesis. Explain why the proposed project is of sufficient timeliness and novelty to warrant consideration for funding. Identify the overall aims of the project and the individual measurable objectives against which you would wish the outcome of the work to be assessed. Ref: EPSRC ©Hua DONG, Tongji University