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  1. Page Limits

    For Activity Codes R03, R13, U13, R13, U13, R16, R21 , R35, R36, R41, R43, SC2, SC3, X01 1, X02 1, R50, UT1. 1 X01 and X02 opportunities can be either 6 or 12 pages. Review the NOFO for details. 2 R21 page limit may be different when combined with other activity codes. For example, R21/R33.

  2. PDF Updated September 2021 NIH R21 Cheat Sheet

    • 1-page limit. The Specific Aims do NOT count toward your Research Strategy, which has a 6-page limit. • Concisely state the goals of the proposed research. • Summarize the expected outcomes, including impact of research on fields involved. • Succinctly list objectives of proposed research (e.g., to test a hypothesis, create a novel

  3. Format Attachments

    Digital images of material such as electron micrographs or gels must only be included within the page limits of the Research Strategy. The maximum size of images to be included should be approximately 1200 x 1500 pixels using 256 colors. Figures must be readable as printed on an 8.5" x 11" page at normal (100%) scale.

  4. PDF How to Write a Research Proposal

    Most research proposals are between 4 and 15 pages, but some institutions or departments specify a word limit. It is rarely possible to write a comprehensive proposal in fewer than 1500 words. The proposal should have a proper layout (typeface and line spacing) as well as a table of contents and page numbers.

  5. Write Your Research Plan

    The Research Strategy's page limit—12 for R01s—is for the three main parts: Significance, Innovation, and Approach and your preliminary studies (or a progress report if you're renewing your grant). Other sections, for example, research animals or select agents, do not have a page limit. Significance, Innovation, and Approach

  6. PDF Guidelines for the NIH Proposal

    This document is provided by the MMCRI Research Grants Services Office. For more information, please contact: Michele Locker, Director, Research Grant Services: 207-396-8144 Gwendolyn Swan, Grant and Contract Administrator: 207-396-8047 Leisa Collins, Grant and Contract Administrator 207-396-8120.

  7. PDF Research Proposal Guidelines

    Research Proposal Guidelines FMP requirements: Due by March 22. The proposal should be around 3 pages long. Every discipline has a different format for the research proposal. You should follow the format that is standard for your field and that your faculty mentor prefers. The program guidelines that follow are a general overview intended

  8. Writing a Research Proposal

    Develop a Research Proposal: Writing the Proposal. Office of Library Information Services. Baltimore County Public Schools; Heath, M. Teresa Pereira and Caroline Tynan. "Crafting a Research Proposal." The Marketing Review 10 (Summer 2010): 147-168; Jones, Mark. "Writing a Research Proposal."

  9. NIH Instructions, formatting, and page limits

    Additionally, page limits for each grant attachment may vary by the grant mechanism to which you are applying (i.e., a R01 Research Strategy is 12 pages and a R21 Research Strategy is 6). NIH requirements for formatting attachments: Determine the type of font, font size, margin width, etc. that is required for your application. ps ...

  10. Research proposal guidelines

    General guidelines. Proposal should be 4-6 pages in length (double-spaced). This page limit does not include references, additional figures, timeline, etc. Do not include a cover page or your abstract in the proposal document. Submit your proposal via the online application form as a Word document or as a PDF.

  11. Project Proposal Requirements

    You may also include figures on a separate page that does not count towards the 3 page limit. Save your proposal as either .doc (Microsoft Word) or .pdf. Name your file ".x500_UROP_Spring2020.doc" or ".x500_UROP_Spring2020.pdf" (your .x500 is the username you use and the first part of your University email address).

  12. How to Write a Research Proposal

    Research proposal examples. Writing a research proposal can be quite challenging, but a good starting point could be to look at some examples. We've included a few for you below. Example research proposal #1: "A Conceptual Framework for Scheduling Constraint Management" Example research proposal #2: "Medical Students as Mediators of ...

  13. AHRQ Tips for Grant Applicants

    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) funds grants for research to support the Agency's mission to improve the safety and quality of the health care system. ... Note: This page limit includes the Additional Educational Information required for F30 and F31 applications. 2: Applications for Concurrent Support (when applicable) 1 ...

  14. How to Write a PhD Research Proposal

    A research proposal is a supporting document that may be required when applying to a research degree. ... If they haven't stated a word count limit, you should contact the potential supervisor to clarify whether there are any requirements. If not, aim for 1500 to 3500 words (3 to 7 pages). How to Write a PhD Research Proposal 1. Title.

  15. Are there special page limitations for different sections of the ...

    MPRC will check and inform the investigator of special page limitations that may apply to specific proposal guidelines. In general, the following guidelines are set for investigator-initiated (parent) R01, R03 and R21 research proposals at NIH.:

  16. 11.2 Steps in Developing a Research Proposal

    Developing a research proposal involves the following preliminary steps: identifying potential ideas, choosing ideas to explore further, choosing and narrowing a topic, formulating a research question, and developing a working thesis. A good topic for a research paper interests the writer and fulfills the requirements of the assignment.

  17. How to write a research proposal

    The format of a research proposal varies between fields and levels of study but most proposals should contain at least these elements: introduction, literature review, research design and reference list. Generally, research proposals can range from 500-1500 words or one to a few pages long. Typically, proposals for larger projects such as a PhD ...

  18. Research Proposal

    We will remove points if you go above this 5 page limit. ABSTRACT (about 150 words) This is the most important section of any report and should summarize the key points of your paper. INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND ( 1-2 pages) ... You will present your research proposal during the last few class meetings. The allotted time is 6 minutes if you are ...

  19. Submitting a Proposal to DOE

    Required proposal elements. Cover page (one-page limit) must include the following: . Proposal title and abstract: Provide a descriptive title of your proposed project and an abstract that concisely (no more than 250 words) summarizes the proposed project's scientific topic or problem, the approach, and the expected scientific results and impact. ...

  20. PAPPG Chapter II

    Conformance to the 15-page limit will be strictly enforced and may not be exceeded unless a deviation has been specifically authorized. ... In addition to standard research proposals that follow the proposal preparation instructions contained in sections A through C of this chapter, there are other types of proposals that may be submitted to ...

  21. Do you have any guidelines for writing the research proposal and the

    Research Proposal Your research proposal should be no longer than 2000 words. References and citations will not count towards the word limit. ... The maximum page length is 50 pages (references, citations, formulas, and graphs do not count toward the page limit). Only one writing sample may be submitted. Any pdf files with multiple writing ...

  22. Research.gov

    about research.gov proposal preparation and submission site the research.gov proposal preparation and submission site modernizes proposal submission capabilities with a focus on enhancing the user experience and reducing administrative burden with a more intuitive interface and more immediate compliance checking feedback as capabilities are migrated from fastlane to research.gov.  ...

  23. Ph.D. Dissertation Proposal Guidelines

    The following has been adapted for the English Department from the Graduate School's "Statement on Thesis/Dissertation Proposals." Guidelines adapted for the Creative Dissertation Proposal Guidelines can be found here. I. Introduction A thesis proposal states a problem to be investigated and describes how the research will be performed and reported. Approval signifies that it meets the […]

  24. NSF

    Researchers, entrepreneurs, students and teachers supported by NSF. NSF's mission is to advance the progress of science, a mission accomplished by funding proposals for research and education made by scientists, engineers, and educators from across the country.