The Office of Research and Sponsored Projects
Limited Submission White Paper Template
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Additional Participants
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Project Summary
1.Background/Statement of Need. What is the problem that needs to be solved or the gap in knowledge that needs to be closed?(2000 character maximum)
Click or tap here to enter text. /2. Response to Funding Agency’s Goals. Describe how your project fits the mission of the funding agency and the program objectives as stated in the solicitation or the funding agency’s website.(1500 character maximum)
Click or tap here to enter text. /3.Proposed Work. What is the specific goal of this project? Why is your approach unique?(1500 character maximum)
Click or tap here to enter text. /4. Methods. Describe your project design. How will you achieve the identified goals?(1500 character maximum)
Click or tap here to enter text. /5. Resources. What resources (e.g., collaborators, partnering entities, special facilities, and/or equipment) are necessary and available to support this endeavor? (1500 character maximum)
Click or tap here to enter text. /6. Assessment.Describe how you will know that your work has been successful. Will you employ a specific assessment mechanism?(1500 character maximum)
Click or tap here to enter text. /7. Significance. Describe what benefits will accrue if the project is successful? What is the potential of the project for advancing knowledge? What impacts will the project have on the educational and/or research endeavors of the University, on the discipline(s) involved, or on society? (2000 character maximum)
Click or tap here to enter text. /8. Sustainability of the Project.If applicable, describe how you will sustain the proposed research/educational efforts when the funding period of this grant ends.(2000 character maximum)
Click or tap here to enter text. /9. Estimated Total Budget. Break down by major categories (e.g., faculty, staff, and student salaries and fringe; equipment; supplies; travel; and other).If cost share is required by the funding agency, describe how you plan to meet the cost sharing requirements of this grant.
Click or tap here to enter text. /Required Attachments:
- Include a short (2-page) CV or biosketchfor each PI and Co-PI.