How to write a strong research proposal that gets approved even if you have never written one before.

You can be like Tolu [name changed for privacy]…a PhD student

You will receive certificate of competence after implementation

It’s no secret that…

9 out of 10 Nigerian youth wants to Japa.

Their best route is to apply for grad school abroad.

Yet 9.5 out of 10 Nigerian graduates cannot write a winning research proposal.

Stories of how their travel agent scammed them are all you hear.

And when they eventually gained admission…they struggle with research because it is strange to them.

But did you know your research proposal is just one of the core elements that makes or breaks your Grad School application?

Your research proposal is the foundation of your grad school journey.

Here’s your exclusive invitation to join a handful of Nigerians who are doing it right using a secret writing system

Say bye-bye to endless rejections.

And in 30 days…you can learn how to write a research proposal that gets approved  without paying a writer.

Sounds too good to be true?

Well, you’ve got it mixed up listening to Nigerians who weren’t aware of this secret research system.

The first cohort of this system was hosted as a masterclass. and here’s what the attendees got to say…

But there is a bigger problem…Your academic CV is relatively blank if you studied in Nigeria.

Dear grad student…

…Who desires certainty of life before and after grad school…

….It’s a matter of urgency that you are in trying times.

It’s like the country and everyone within it is working against you.

So your escape route is through grad school.

Now, one of the elements that determines if you will get that admission is hanging on a thin thread.

You can’t get yourself to do it.

In fact, you find research writing boring and difficult.

So your proposal is far from being completed.

But let me ask you a simple question…

What if you crack the code to securing scholarships abroad with your research skills?

It’s beyond proposal submission.

Your research competence determines the amount of scholarships available to you.

First things first: To have access to more scholarships, you need a strong academic profile.

“How do I build a strong academic profile?” You ask.

You need:

  1. Publication in high impact journals
  2. Conference publications, presentation, and attendance
  3. Programming skills (if you are in STEM)
  4. Strong research experience

Research is beyond writing your dissertation.

Can you write an article for a Q1 journal and have it accepted?

If the answer is “NO.” Then you are not ready for Grad school.

Your proposal is just “10%” of your problem.

For example, one of the requirements to graduate Master’s program in my department is presenting your article at a conference.

For PhD, it is 2 Articles published in a Q1 journal.

Just in case you are not aware…most U.S. professors will snub your email if you have ZERO publications.

Now my question to you is…

Do you want your email to be ghosted OR you want to build a profile that is too hard to be ignored?

An applicant who followed my guidelines went from no scholarship to almost 2X.

He got a scholarship which is almost double the regular scholarship

Listen To What Other Applicants Who Worked With Said

Lola
“I was paralyzed by uncertainty regarding documentation and the language barrier during interviews. Balancing a full-time job made prep difficult, and my initial defense score was actually below the requirement. They didn’t give up on me; we drafted a strategic appeal to the university. The appeal was granted, my score was upgraded, and I secured my Master’s in Administration.”
“They supported me like family. Even when things seemed uncertain, they guided me patiently.”
Toria
“I struggled with formatting and felt defeated after scoring 5.7/10 at one school. Even after I passed at a second university, a clerical error listed me as ‘disqualified.’ They identified the error immediately and helped me file a formal appeal to the secretary. The university admitted their mistake, and I am now a Master’s student in Human Communication and Health.”
“Your Japa Buddy never gave up on me. I learned to trust the process.”
Pat
“During my live oral defense, the professors abruptly ended the session because I couldn’t speak Portuguese yet. It was a discouraging moment, but they intervened immediately, escalating the issue to the coordinator. They secured a re-defense for me the very next day and coached me through the night. I returned more confident and earned admission into [Name redacted], a top-tier federal university.”
“They do not just prepare you for your defense; they make sure you feel truly confident.”

Who the heck am I?

Hi. I’m Eniola

I am currently a PhD researcher in Brazil.

I completed my Master’s in Brazil.

Let me tell you other interesting facts about me…

  1. My grad school application was approved with scholarship within 17 days and I moved to Brazil 6 months later.
  2. My classes were taught in portuguese yet I graduated with 3.76/4 CGPA.
  3. While running a business on the side and I helped over 20 grad students move to Brazil for grad school.

Did I mention that I changed major from Geology to Production Engineering?

If the barriers of changing major, Portuguese language, and running a business couldn’t even stop me…then YOU ARE UNSTOPPABLE.

But did you know I struggled when I began my master’s research?

It was a double catastrophe. I was clueless and I abhor research writing.

So I began studying research which led me to discover 6 widely spread myths about research writing (more later).

When I defended my master’s dissertation…the external examiner said she loved how clearly I wrote and how well I synthesized my findings.

How did I get there?

Well…

11 Rejections...

October 17th, 2025…

I received the rejection results that shaped Your Japa Buddy’s vision from “drive prosperity for grad students” to “train 100,000 researchers in 10 years.”

2 clients’ applications were rejected again. This is the 11th rejection from the same writer.

I have never worked as hard in my life as I did in 2025.

I kept asking myself, “What changed? What went wrong?”

How did we go from 1 grad school application and done to 4 applications and no breakthrough?

She wrote 14 proposals and 11 of them were rejected.

So I had to reflect. And my core question is, “What did I stop doing?”

The answer?

I stopped picking the research topic.

And that single act of mine led to all the failures we had last year.

For all the failures, we appealed so we can know what went wrong

Here are the top 3.

Lack of novelty. She chose a problem that has already been solved.
Content mismatch with citation. She cited a paper that didn’t match what she wrote.
Descriptive writing

All the writings were applauded for being clear but the evaluators wanted deeper and more critically written texts.

Truthfully speaking…

But we never checked for

content mismatch.
I didn’t even know the clear distinction between critical writing and descriptive writing until we got that feedback.
I trusted her expertise (I am a copywriter yunno…not an academic writer) so I didn’t check for novelty.

My blind trust landed me failures with a load of stress to match.

Coupled with the fact that we did not have a metric-based evaluation system for writers. She wanted me to appreciate her effort even if they brought no results.

But today is not about her…it is about YOU.

Let me tell you…as of November 2025, we had 50% failure and 50% success.

By February 2026, it became 100% success. I wrote 6 proposals within 2 weeks and every single one of them were approved.

Let me restate that.

Every single one of the 6 PROPOSALS I wrote within 2 weeks were APPROVED.

Mind you…I prefer writing sales copy like the one you are currently reading. So if I can do it…YOU CAN DO IT

Since then, I have written 8 proposals and they were all approved. I wrote the last one in 36 hours, and it scored 8.2/10. Here is the proof

The proposal I wrote within 36 hours scored 8.2/10

So how did I go from 11 rejected proposals to 6 approved proposals within 2 weeks?

Well, I created 4 distinct systems
Research Topic Evaluator

A system for choosing the right project topic. This helps you avoid choosing a topic that has been solved.

Research Writing Process:

A 34-step framework for writing a winning proposal (even if you have never written 1 before). This is the exact step I followed. This is an actual hold-your-hand guide.

Writers' Evaluation system

Unfortunately, this is no longer useful because we have stopped hiring writers.

Proposal Evaluation Checklist

You can tailor this checklist to your school requirements.

Now...

...Let's Debunk The 6 Widely Spread Myths About Research Writing

The bible said “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.”

I’m here to help you set the record straight.

Myth 1
You need big grammar and fancy English to sound like a researcher.

TRUTH: No, you don’t. Your research is already complicated enough. Please don’t make your reader suffer through another layer of unnecessary big English.

You don’t get extra marks for making your advisor read a sentence three times before he can understand what you mean.

If “profound” works, use “profound”, not “sagacious”

If you can say it in 20 words, don’t say it in 60.

Your reader should be able to understand your argument without opening a thesaurus beside your proposal.

Myth 2
You have to finish your research before you start writing.

TRUTH: Writing is part of your research process. When you get an insight, note it. When you read something and have a conflicting argument, write it down.

A research paper is ASSEMBLED…not written.

You assemble the notes from your research process and make them comprehensive

After conducting your research…your writing does not need to follow a straight line. You can start writing from the middle. Preferably, your methodology (this is the easiest to write).

The idea is to document as you go. Okay???

Good.

Myth 3
Your first draft needs to be good.

TRUTH: Your first draft is a draft. And drafts are never polished

Your first draft is a brain dump and not your final draft…so it is not meant to be submitted. Striving for perfection is why you feel stuck.

Read your first draft out loud…then trim and strengthen your argument.

Reading your text out loud helps you identify friction in your sentences so you can strengthen it.

I read this sales letter (page) you are reading out loud over 6 times.

As a matter of fact, I sent it to three of my friends for criticism. So you are reading VERSION 7.

Your research paper and/or dissertation has to go through same process

That beautiful final paragraph you’re admiring probably looked terrible in version 1. Okay??? Good.

Myth 4
Every research paper must have a groundbreaking discovery.

TRUTH: Know this and know peace.

You do not need to change the world with your Master’s research.

Also, undergraduate research is different from master’s research

  • Undergraduate research can validate existing research.
  • Your Master’s research can be an incremental change.
  • Your PhD research is a radical change because PhD is for establishing technical know-how and competence in the field.

Let me give you an example…

Your master’s research on cancer can contribute by studying a methodology in a new context.

You don’t need to discover the cure for cancer before your research can be valuable. Your contribution just needs to be clear and useful.

Myth 5
You can never use “I” in academic writing.

TRUTH: This myth has been peddled for so long that people treat it like one of the Ten Commandments.

Well, it depends. Some journals allow first-person/third-person writing, especially when you’re explaining what you did, what you found, or what you argue.

So instead of writing, “The researcher conducted the interviews…”

You can write, “I/We conducted the interviews…”

Journals on Emerald prefer this.

But before you start putting “I” in every sentence of your article… please check the journal guidelines.

Yes, academic writing has rules. But “never use I” isn’t a universal rule.

Myth 6
Once you hire an editor, they will fix your research.

TRUTH: An editor is not a mini Jesus (read: miracle worker).

An editor can fix your grammar, improve your sentences, and your writing flow.

But you know what they cannot fix?

  • A weak research question.
  • An incoherent problem statement.
  • Manufacture data to validate your results.
  • Create evidence for an argument you failed to support.
  • Make a bad methodology good.
  • Elaborate a conclusion your data does not support.

So if your research foundation is weak…an editor cannot miraculously fix it.

Editing will improve your writing but it cannot do your research for you.

This is why you need to get your research process right.

A STRONG RESEARCH FOUNDATION starts with a REPLICABLE RESEARCH PROPOSAL.

This means if I pick up your research proposal, I should be able to carry out your work and get your expected results..

If you believe otherwise…

Kindly close this tab and locate the nearest MFM church close to you for deliverance. You can come back once you’ve gotten a mind reset.

Will you pay ₦1,950,000 to a writer when you can do it yourself?

Previously, I charged ₦1,950,000 for my service that offers two research proposals plus grad school submission.

But that offer no longer exists because I discovered offering research writing as a service is unethical.

Right now, I offer personalized coaching where I share my research system with you and it costs ₦2,500,000 for 6 weeks. The goal is to get your paper/proposal ready in 6 weeks and also submit your grad school application.

Heads up: I only accept 5 applicants every admission session and there’s a long waitlist.

This is strictly for those who want to save time because they can implement it immediately without watching 30-hour-long videos.

So you don’t need to cuuuuurse me out because it is above your budget…I might not even have space to accommodate you due to capacity limits.

With your permission, I introduce “Academic Research System”. A system to Save Your Self Time, Energy, and Money

I created this system so I can duplicate myself in YOU and 99,999 researchers within 10 years.

Inside the “Academic Research System,” you will discover the exact system I used to write 6 proposals in 2 weeks that got approved

Heads up: I wish I had gotten this same system before I began my master’s degree

This guide is 70% visual (videos), 10% supporting documents, and 20% activity.

But that’s not all…

I want to sweeten the pot and throw in a few extra bonuses.

Get Academic Research System Today And You Will Receive These Special Bonuses

So you can become a prolific researcher…Here is what you get:

Special Bonus #1

The Mindset Of A Researcher.

Before you learn how to write research, you need to understand how researchers think. This session helps you develop the mindset needed to approach research differently.

Special Bonus #2

Research Writing From A Copywriter’s Perspective

Research writing does not have to feel like punishment. You will learn how to approach academic writing from a copywriter’s perspective so you can make your writing clearer, more engaging, and easier to follow.

Special Bonus #3

How to multiply your research

What if your master’s dissertation can become 1 or more papers? This is exactly what you learn in this section. You will also be able to expand your proposal into your dissertation.

Special Bonus #4

How To Build A Global Academic Profile

Your academic profile is more than LinkedIn. You will learn how to position your research, publications, proposals, and academic activities to build a stronger global profile and make international academic and career opportunities easier to pursue.

Special Bonus #5

42 Steps To PRISMA.

If systematic literature review sounds like something only professors should be doing, this is for you. You’ll get the step-by-step process for conducting one using NVivo.

Special Bonus #6

How To Apply For International Research Grants.

What if you can make your research impactful and get rewarded for it? You will learn what sponsors are looking for and how to position your research for it. You get to walk through the process of finding and applying for international research funding as a researcher.

Special Bonus #7

How to Publish your first paper in a Scopus-indexed Journal

To access more grad school abroad opportunities, you need a strong academic profile. Publishing papers is one step in building one. But you don’t publish in just any journal. This is a live walkthrough of preparing and submitting a research paper for a Scopus-indexed journal. You’ll see what actually happens from preparation to submission.

Special Bonus #8

Why Conduct A Bibliometric Analysis?

Why should you even bother? You’ll understand when bibliometric analysis makes sense, what it helps you discover, and how it can support your research.

Special Bonus #9

Sample Research Proposals & Their Scores.

You’ll get access to sample research proposals so you can see what a winning research proposal looks like and understand the scope of different research projects.

Lola
“I was paralyzed by uncertainty regarding documentation and the language barrier during interviews. Balancing a full-time job made prep difficult, and my initial defense score was actually below the requirement. They didn’t give up on me; we drafted a strategic appeal to the university. The appeal was granted, my score was upgraded, and I secured my Master’s in Administration.”
“They supported me like family. Even when things seemed uncertain, they guided me patiently.”
Toria
“I struggled with formatting and felt defeated after scoring 5.7/10 at one school. Even after I passed at a second university, a clerical error listed me as ‘disqualified.’ They identified the error immediately and helped me file a formal appeal to the secretary. The university admitted their mistake, and I am now a Master’s student in Human Communication and Health.”
“Your Japa Buddy never gave up on me. I learned to trust the process.”
Pat
“During my live oral defense, the professors abruptly ended the session because I couldn’t speak Portuguese yet. It was a discouraging moment, but they intervened immediately, escalating the issue to the coordinator. They secured a re-defense for me the very next day and coached me through the night. I returned more confident and earned admission into [Name redacted], a top-tier federal university.”
“They do not just prepare you for your defense; they make sure you feel truly confident.”
Now all that’s on your mind is…

How much does it cost to access the Academic Research System?

And despite the terrific value…it comes at a shoestring budget.

But before that…

Let’s do some BASIC math…

Up till March 2026…Prime Buddy Pro (a service of mine that offered 2 DFY research proposals) ₦1,950,000.

So if we divide that by 2, that gives us ₦975,000 for one proposal.

Let’s pretend you publish only 6 papers (dissertation and thesis included) during your master’s and PhD.

That is ₦975,000 x 6 = ₦5,850,000.

There is no guarantee that my fee will stay the same for 6 years.

So bump it up by 30% for inflation.

₦5,850,000 x (₦5,850,000 x 30%) = ₦7,605,000

Now the question is…

Will you rather pay me ₦7,605,000 or learn how to tie the rope yourself for a fraction of the cost?

Now that you know why “Academic Research System” is a real deal…

It comes in two options. You get to choose your preference

This is a launch offer. Meaning the price will change after the 100th student gets in.

Imagine You Are At An Ice Cream Shop

Choose Your Scoop

DELUXE

You want me to hold your hands

Most Popular

₦35,000

LITE

Budget Friendly

Price won’t stay the same forever

₦15,000

But why is it ridiculously cheap?

Remember the 3 friends I sent this sales letter to before launch, right?

Yeah.

One of them said, and I quote, “The copy got me hooked until I got to the pricing. I felt it was ridiculously cheap, and it broke my heart. I felt repulsed. Can you change the price to ₦69,990 and ₦39,990 respectively? That’s more justified for the value you are offering.”

I agree with him.

I am grossly underpriced. And it is because I created this system so I can give back to society.

Also, I want undergraduates to be able to access it so they can start building strong academic profiles from year one.

This is my way of giving back to society.

Also, this is the launch price and it won’t stay the same.

The first 100 people will get it at this price. The fee for the Classic option will gradually increase till it becomes ₦50,000.

THE "ULTIMATE" BONUS

I'm Not Just Training You… I'm Looking for My Next Research Editors.

Get Hired Directly by Your Japa Buddy

Top system performers earn in real-time while building their scholarship portfolio

 

Your Japa Buddy will train you to become a research editor.

We need more research editors who can critically scrutinize research proposals and theses, identify gaps, and help improve the quality of academic work.

The top performers in this system will be selected for a 30-day internship with Your Japa Buddy. After successfully completing the internship, you will have the opportunity to join the Your Japa Buddy team as a research editor.

If you are still on the fence and unsure whether this is for you,

Here is something that will give you extra peace of mind.

Take a look at this powerful system for 180 days…without risking a single dime (guaranteed!)

If you are only slightly interested in this system (I’m assuming you are, to have read this far)….

Then you have absolutely nothing to lose by getting your copy of the Academic Research System

You get all the benefits while I bear all the risks.

If within 180 days after purchase…you didn’t find the resource on how to write your proposal using the 34-step system…

…then you are entitled to a refund with an apology for wasting your time.

And you can keep everything.

Yes!

You can keep everything because you gave your grad school dream a shot. I know this is crazy. It is because I strongly believe in the system. And I know you will feel the same way.

You owe it to yourself to get in now.

To your academic success,
Your Japa Buddy

PS: Luck is when opportunity meets preparedness.

Let’s pretend you finally get that opportunity to speak to that foreign advisor.

The professor asks you about your research interest

“What will be your reply?”

Is it…“Anything is okay by me?”

Or you would have done the required work to connect your research interests to those of your chosen advisor and the department area of concentration.

This time around…you know it’s less about your birth circumstances and more about you not being prepared when the opportunity showed up.

There will always be opportunities lying around. You must be ready to tap into available opportunities,

Now it’s time to say “YES” to your next by implementing a research system.

Student Testimonials

Real Results from Real Students.

The very first class left a mark on me. I walked in thinking I was ready, but the real takeaway was this. Your mindset is your context. That one idea shifted everything for me.

We were taught to watch out for three mindsets that quietly hold us back. The poverty mindset, the fixed mindset, and the scarcity mindset. Just naming them made me realize how often I’ve been operating from those places without even knowing it.

I also really loved how interactive the session was. The chat kept us all on our toes, and I truly felt like I was part of a real conversation, not just sitting through a lecture. If I could share one small suggestion, it would be to give a rough idea of how long the session will run, just so we can plan a little better around it.

But honestly? Joining this research system is one decision you will never regret.

EE
Esther Ekeng

The biggest thing I took away from this session is something that keeps playing in my mind. Your mindset really does determine how much you can achieve, not just in life but especially in this context.

The instructor used cause and effect as an example, and that hit home for me. The more you invest, the greater your outcome. It’s that simple and that powerful.

I also want to say how much I loved the way you started the lesson. You genuinely carried every single person along, and you explained each concept step by step, in a way that actually made sense.

So if anyone asks me what I would tell someone who is thinking about joining this class, here it is. This is the best research writing system out there, hands down. It’s worth every bit of your time and energy.

EJ
Ekeh Juliana

The biggest thing I’m walking away with from this class is simple but so powerful. Your mindset toward anything you do determines how far you’ll go and how much you’ll truly achieve in life.

I absolutely love how you explain every concept step by step. It makes everything click. If I could wish for one small change, it would be to have the class run for two whole hours. There’s just so much good stuff to soak in.

So here’s what I would tell anyone who’s thinking about joining. Ask yourself if you’re truly ready to learn and unlearn. If the answer is yes, then trust me, this is the best place to begin your journey.

GI
Grace Ikea

Hello Miss Oyindamola,

I’m just watching the recorded class because I couldn’t join on the first day. But honestly, after watching it, if I had to rate you on a scale of one to five, I’d give you a full five out of five.

This orientation wasn’t just an eye opener. It was a mind opener too. Thank you for helping me realize that my mind is more elastic than I ever thought. It can stretch much further than I ever gave it credit for.

OO
Olubumi Olalekan

PPS: Ever heard of the phenomenon?

A phenomenon is when you attract more success in 12 months than in the previous 12 years.

The phenomenon doesn’t happen by thinking positively or affirming good things with no visible action.

Even though you can’t create the phenomenon, you can orchestrate it with behavioral congruency.

You want to school abroad, right?

But how many publications do you have? How many conferences have you attended?

Absence of a publication means your GRAD SCHOOL ABROAD DREAM is a WISHLIST because your behaviour isn’t congruent with your dream.

And that’s what the Academic Research System helps you fix.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got Questions? I’ve Got Answers.

Is the Academic Research System different from the research writing system?

No. The name was recently changed to reflect the system’s true nature, so they are the same thing.

No. Whether you are in 200L, 300L, or 400, having research skills is essential. The earlier you start building your research profile, the higher your chances of winning a fully funded scholarship to study abroad.

 

No. The bonuses are released at intervals starting 30 days after you join so you can focus on the Academic Research System before diving into the bonuses.

Yes, you can. You get 25% off deluxe during upgrade. Please email eniadeolami15@gmail.com with your proof of purchase to receive the discount coupon code.

The course is hosted on Selar. You will get immediate access even if you make payment at 3am.

All plans are okay. It all depends on your budget and time availability. If you need more time to implement, please get Deluxe. If you are proactive, Classic is okay for you.

No. You can go for Private Advisory but it is limited to 5 clients per admission window. It is a personalized coaching program to get you from confused to published in 6-12 weeks. Ensure you join the waitlist.

Unfortunately, NO. Except you can pay me Elon Musk’s net worth (LOL)…I am respectfully not interested. So get my exact system or sign up for private advisory. Email eniadeolami15@gmail.com to sign up for private advisory.

No! This part of the training does not require paid resources. But for the special PRISMA bonus, you’ll need to pay for NVivo or figure out how to use Excel for FREE.

You can drop your questions in the support group and myself or someone on my team will respond to you. If you chose the deluxe experience option, you can discuss all your pushbacks on the call.

No. I have a course specifically for that. Click here to learn more.

Absolutely. I designed this specifically to take you from “Confused” to “Confident.” I didn’t use compled terminologies. It was explained in plain English that you can understand and apply immediately.

During the 30 days, we will have practical assignments. I will personally review the work of the top performers. Those who show exceptional skill and dedication will be invited to join the Your Japa Buddy research internship. After successfully completing the internship, the 10 best students will be hired as a research editor.

While you can go through the lessons on your phone, having a laptop is highly recommended for the practical research and writing parts. If you don’t have one, you can use a cyber cafe or borrow one for the practical sessions.

This is my way of giving back and identifying young talent I can work with in the future.

Don’t worry. All sessions will be recorded and made available on selar. You can access the recording with Deluxe Option at your convenience. 

Yes. To receive a Certificate of Competence from Your Japa Buddy, you need send us proof of your article acceptance in a Q1 or Q2 journal. 

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