Applications and Proposals must meet guidelines or will not be considered for funding. Please return original and 12 copies of completed Proposal to RGC, 100 Administration Building, by MARCH 1.

Research Program Guidelines

The following Guidelines must be followed for a proposal to be considered:

Type: 10 or 12 pitch (be consistent throughout the proposal), Courier or Times New Roman.
Spacing: Single spacing in body of sections; double- space to divide sections.
Justification: Left justified, 5 spaces indented for paragraphs.
Page limit: 3 pages maximum, front only (excluding vitae of key personnel; including timelines and graphs.)

Proposal Content - use section headings when writing proposal

It is important that the applicant describe the specific planning process in a concise and accurate manner. Assemble the narrative as follows.

Abstract (Limit to 250 words maximum and must be a centered and underlined section heading)

Rationale for Project (Including Introduction, Problem Statement, and Significance of Research)

Objectives (Measurable)

Methods

Scope of work (include timeline)

Evaluation

Budget and Budget Narrative- list all planned expenditures and sources of additional funds (e.g., departmental, external grant, etc.)

Key Personnel (1 pg vitae)

Deadline for submission: March 1.

Grant Award Period: July 1 - June 15.

Refer to fiscal policy 070 for University Travel.

Refer to fiscal policy 050 for Purchasing Equipment, Supplies from Outside Vendors.

Applicants may request in writing the reviewers' comments to their proposals within 30 days following selections.