| This section is the heart of the proposal.
The agency guidelines generally specify what information
to include in the narrative, but a guideline to follow
is:
- Introduction/Statement of Need - establishes the major
focus of the project
- Objectives - measurable steps to narrow or close
the gap created in the introduction
- Methodology/Procedures - describes, in reasonable
detail, the methods or procedures to accomplish the
objectives
- Evaluation - some sponsors require an evaluation component,
which usually follows the project description. Seek
qualified individuals in your department, University
or at another university or institution.
- Future funding - most sponsors are interested in the
future of the project and how it will be funded since
it is in their best interest to see the project continue.
Design a plan to keep their investment alive by outlining
a future financial plan.
- Dissemination of Results - many sponsors require discussion
of how the project results will be distributed. Knowledge
can be shared through reports; journal publications
and articles; meetings, workshops and conferences; newsletters;
websites; or by other means. Funds should be requested
for these costs.
If the proposal is a resubmission to the same agency of a previously-rejected proposal, be sure to consider reviewer comments in the rewrite.
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