Title: Descriptive and written for a lay reader; 100‐character maximum
Project Number: The project number is assigned by ARP
Dates: 10/1/2015–9/30/2020
Project Director (PD): Enter the PD’s name and department
Name(s): / Department(s):Click here to enter the name(s) of the Purdue University ARP affiliated tenure track Co-PD(s) for the project, if any.
One name per line. / Click here to enter the department(s) of the Co-PD(s).
Please ensure that the department lines up with the corresponding names from the previous column. /
Co-Project Director (Co-PD)(s):
Collaborator(s):
Name(s): / Department(s): / Institution(s):(also list countries if other than U.S.)
A Collaborator is not eligible for federal formula funding at Purdue University, but may be assisting with the research as a co-author of a publication or grant proposal. Please list the names of any Collaborators (whether at Purdue or another institution) who are significantly participating in this research project.
One name per line. / Click here to enter the department(s) of the Collaborator(s).
Please ensure that the department lines up with the corresponding name from the previous column. / Click here to enter the Institution(s) (and countries if other than the U.S.) of the Collaborator(s).
Please ensure that the institution lines up with the corresponding department from the previous column. /
Problem Statement:
(¼ page) In lay language, please provide a brief summary of the research problem you plan to address over the next five years.
Objectives:
(½ page) Clear, concise, and usually mutually exclusive. They should be one‐phrase or one‐sentence statements identifying objectives in which substantial progress can be expected during the duration of the project. The objectives should be definitive and realistic. The scientist may find it useful to write a general goal or overarching statement for the research program, followed by a list of 2 to 4 specific objectives.
Products:
(½ page) Identify the products that are planned as a result of this project. NIFA considers the terms “products” and “outputs” to be synonymous. Products/outputs are activities, events, and services that reach people including conference presentations, publications, and patents.
Outcomes:
(½ page) Provide a description of Expected Outcomes over the duration of the project. NIFA considers the terms “outcomes” and “accomplishments” to be synonymous. An outcome/accomplishment is defined as a significant change in knowledge, action, or condition. Outcomes are generally short, succinct statements that start with phrases indicating the occurrence of change, or stakeholder adaption of a technology or practice.
Audience:
(¼ page) Provide a description of the target audience(s) that will be the focus of your efforts over the course of this project. The target audience(s) you describe on this project outline should include all of the audiences you plan to reach over the course of the project, even if only for portions of your efforts during certain activities of the project. Audiences may be farmers, other scientists, agribusiness leaders, regulatory agencies, consumers, community leaders, etc.
Methods:
(MAY USE UP TO 3 PAGES BUT MUST NOT EXCEED 8,000 CHARACTERS, INCL. SPACES) Describe specific procedures and techniques for each objective. Describe working plans and research methods mapped to each objective. Detail should clearly convey the experimental methods, analytical procedures, data collection, etc. Include a timeline for McIntire-Stennis Projects. Please also indicate the expected contribution of each Collaborator, if applicable.
Rationale and Significance to Society:
(1 pg. MAX) Tell why, in laymen's language, the problem is important, how the proposed research will contribute to a solution, and identify the potential benefits to stakeholders and society.
Literature Review:
(1 pg. MAX) Describe the current state of knowledge, and how the project will add to the knowledge base. Document with recent key literature citations. This is not intended to be a complete literature review.
References:
(2 pg. MAX) Include your own research as well as that of your peers. Citations should be in alphabetical order by authors using a citation style commonly used in your professional journals.
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