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 …

Good work on the proposal has two advantages: planning for effective resource use when doing the project, and getting a jump ahead on the final report. We suggest you write the three sections of the …

Before writing a proposal, students are strongly advised to speak with a prospective supervisor in order to discuss potential topics. Once a general topic has been identified, it is necessary to do some …

Nov 18, 2003 · Any proposal offers a plan to fill a need, and your reader will evaluate your plan according to how well your written presentation answers questions about WHAT you are proposing, …

If you are asking for a small amount of money ($1,000 or less), you can put the entire proposal in a two- or three-page letter with required attachments. Use the same outline, but keep it short.

Summary of the proposal with brief review of the major points in the statement of need, objectives, procedures, evaluation, and dissemination components; should stress the end product(s).

For more details and examples of successful proposals, refer to Proposal Planning and Writing (3rd ed., 2003), and the sample letter proposal following this article.