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Research Proposals - Parts of a Proposal

  1. Overview
  2. The Parts of a Proposal
    1. Research Proposals
      1. Cover Letter
      2. Title Page
      3. Abstract or Summary
      4. Table of Contents
      5. Background or Significance
      6. Project Purpose
      7. Plan or Approach
      8. References
      9. Institutional Resources
      10. Budget
      11. Appendices
      12. ​Biosketches
    2. Academic Program Proposals
  3. Private Foundation Inquiries
  4. Organizing Your Writing Approach
  5. Why Proposals are Rejected

 

Parts of a Proposal

Proposals for sponsored activities generally follow a similar format, although there are variations depending upon the sponsor and whether the PI is seeking support for a research grant, a training grant, or a conference or curriculum development project. Be sure to follow the outline contained in the sponsor’s guidelines. The following generic outline is generally focused on the components of a research proposal. (The follow-on section describes format variations required for other kinds of academic programs.)

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Updated in 2014 by Christine Black.
Originally produced by Don Thackrey.

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Posted on: Thursday, January 7, 2016 - 12:57