I just wanted to know how many objectives do you need to start your phd proposal? Any specific number? I had like 4 and someone told me it's waaay too little... so can someone tell me how many is considered as acceptable? Appreciate it..

Hi.. I hold a B.Sc and Masters degree in Biotechnology from a local university in Malaysia. I'm interested in pursuing my phd in intellectual property or bioethics..even abit of policy studies.. but i'm hitting a block in coming up with a good proposal.. the last one i came up with ( a week ago) was turned down by my local university stating it was vague...i just need some help in tuning in...especially anyone into this field.. Plus..is it possible to get a funding being an international student?? Any help is appreciated... thanks..