Required DOcuments

Each funding opportunity will require different documents, and in some cases an interview.  This could range from a simple paragraph to dozens of pages including a variety of document types.  You can make your life easier by having some of these documents on hand before funding opportunities arise.  Also, preparing one very detailed, complete grant proposal early on can provide a foundation to work off of for future applications.

Proposal Parts

Grant proposals will require some to all of the following parts.  The larger the grant opportunity, the more documentation that will be required.

• Cover Letter

• Abstract

• Proposal

  • Introduction/Background

  • Needs Assessment

  • Rationale

  • Research Questions

  • Research Design

  • Timeline

  • Proposed Analysis

  • Expected Outcomes

• Literature Review

• Transcripts

• Budget

• Letter(s) of Recommendation/Support/Cooperation

• CV/Resume

• Declaration of no conflict of interest

• Accounting/Grants/Financial Aid Department approvals

• IACUC Approvals/Permits

SAMPLE PROPOSAL OUTLINE HERE

Sample Proposals

https://cpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/sites.northwestern.edu/dist/8/4672/files/2020/08/Final_SURG_Plant-Biology_Cirsium-Pitcheri.pdf

https://www.gallaudet.edu/documents/Research-Support-and-International-Affairs/example-proposals.pdf

http://research.education.nmsu.edu/files/2013/05/complete.pdf