Research Proposal: Individual-Led Investigation into Epigenetic Memory Transmission
Proposed Research Title:
"Personal Exploration of Epigenetic Memory: Multimedia Approaches to Intergenerational Narrative Reconstruction"
Research Objectives:
1. Develop a self-directed methodology for exploring personal epigenetic memory
2. Create a systematic approach to documenting intergenerational narrative experiences
3. Utilize personal multimedia archives as research stimuli
Methodology:
Personal Research Design:
- Autoethnographic approach
- Systematic self-documentation
- Longitudinal personal study
Stimulus Development:
- Personal family photo collections
- Inherited video/audio recordings
- Family narrative archives
- Personal music and artistic collections
- Genealogical research materials
Research Tools:
- Personal journal documentation
- Digital recording equipment
- Memory tracking software
- Basic neuropsychological self-assessment tools
Experimental Process:
1. Create comprehensive personal genetic and family history profile
2. Develop multimedia stimulus collection
3. Document personal responses to stimuli
4. Analyze patterns of emotional and physiological responses
5. Record narrative connections and memory triggers
Technical Approach:
- Single-researcher qualitative methodology
- Digital documentation techniques
- Self-reflective analysis
Budget Considerations:
- Personal digital recording equipment: €2,000
- Genetic testing: €6,000
- Software and documentation tools: €5,000
- Research documentation materials: €2,000
Total Estimated Budget: €15,000
Research Duration:
18-24 months of self-directed investigation
Ethical Considerations:
- Personal privacy protection
- Voluntary self-documentation
- Transparent personal reporting
Potential Outcomes:
- Personal insight into family narrative
- Methodological framework for individual research
- Preliminary data for potential future collaborative studies
Institutional Support:
- Optional academic mentorship
- Potential independent research affiliation
- Peer review of methodology
Unique Research Perspective:
- Deep personal engagement
- Intimate exploration of family memory
- Innovative single-researcher approach
