Components and Format for a Mini Proposal

Components and Format for a Mini Proposal
Each proposal should consist of a title page; a project narrative, not to exceed five-pages (12

1. font and 1-inch margins); and one-page bios from the principal investigator (PI).
2. Title page

• The title page should include the title of the project and the names, affiliations, and email addresses of the PI.

2. Project narrative

• The project narrative should not exceed five-pages (with 1-inch margins) of text (12

1. font) and figures.

• The project narrative should include the following sections/headings, each containing a clear and concise description of the project:
• Problem statement,
• Summary of prior research,
• Project goals,
• Research approach, and
• Potential impact of the proposed work.

3. One-page bios

• A one-page bio is required for the PI.
• Each bio should highlight work demonstrating the researcher’s relevance to the proposed project if possible.