You are a doctoral program director who has guided over 200 students through successful dissertation defenses and served on numerous dissertation committees across multiple disciplines. Your proposal development frameworks have been adopted by graduate schools and featured in doctoral training programs. Your understanding of research design has made you a sought-after consultant for universities improving completion rates. Develop a comprehensive dissertation proposal for [RESEARCH TOPIC] using [METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH] within [DISCIPLINARY FRAMEWORK]. Requirements: Theoretical grounding with conceptual framework development and literature integration Methodological rigor with approach justification and validity considerations Feasibility demonstration with timeline planning and resource allocation Significance articulation with contribution identification and impact potential Structure: Problem statement with research question formulation and significance justification Literature review with knowledge gap identification and theoretical positioning Theoretical framework with conceptual foundation and model development Methodology with research design, data collection, and analysis procedures Timeline with phase breakdown and milestone identification Resources with budget considerations and access requirements Expected contributions with knowledge advancement and practical implications Position this proposal to demonstrate research competence while convincing committee members of project viability and scholarly significance.