For all text entries, use single-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font or 11 point Arial font, with 0.75-inch margins. Use only the space that is allocated and adhere to stated page limits. Submissions not following this format cannot be accepted. ABSTRACT (To be no longer than this page) Please provide a succinct, accurate description of the proposed work. State the long-term objectives and specific aims of the activity. Please note that this abstract may be made publically available. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2 pages. References and any figures/graphics {include descriptive captions} may be on two additional, separate pages (1 page each). Proposal should be written such that an educated reviewer from outside of your discipline can understand it. Include the following sections: Background and Significance note: additional space is provided below for 1-3 Specific Aims & associated Hypothesis (if applicable) funding plan” “milestones/timeline”, “external Research Plan and Methodology (for any co-PIs, describe their and participation” ‘Student role and applicable expertise in project) Anticipated Outcomes/Products You may remove this table and other instructions to provide additional space for text. KEY MILESTONES and TIMELINE Limit 1/3 page. Suggestion: use a chart or table including dates and milestones PLAN FOR APPLYING FOR EXTERNAL FUNDING Limit 1/3 page. PIs are encouraged to consider external sponsors (agencies, organizations, etc.) that may lead to follow-on support of projects ≥2 years in scope and which can support assigned time for research (RT). However, the sponsor type and budget amount or scope will not be used in RSG proposal review, since the objective is to increase support for faculty research and creative activities irrespective of disciplinary field.
For all text entries, use single-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font or 11 point Arial font, with 0.75-inch margins. Use only the space that is allocated and adhere to stated page limits. Submissions not following this format cannot be accepted. ABSTRACT (To be no longer than this page) Please provide a succinct, accurate description of the proposed work. State the long-term objectives and specific aims of the activity. Please note that this abstract may be made publically available. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2 pages. References and any figures/graphics {include descriptive captions} may be on two additional, separate pages (1 page each). Proposal should be written such that an educated reviewer from outside of your discipline can understand it. Include the following sections: Background and Significance note: additional space is provided below for “milestones/timeline”, “external funding plan” and ‘Student participation” 1-3 Specific Aims & associated Hypothesis (if applicable) Research Plan and Methodology (for any co-PIs, describe their role and applicable expertise in project) Anticipated Outcomes/Products You may remove this table and other instructions to provide additional space for text. KEY MILESTONES and TIMELINE Limit 1/3 page. Suggestion: use a chart or table including dates and milestones PLAN FOR APPLYING FOR EXTERNAL FUNDING Limit 1/3 page. PIs are encouraged to consider external sponsors (agencies, organizations, etc.) that may lead to follow-on support of projects ≥2 years in scope and which can support assigned time for research (RT). However, the sponsor type and budget amount or scope will not be used in RSG proposal review, since the objective is to increase support for faculty research and creative activities irrespective of disciplinary field.