Please limit the narrative description of the proposed work to two (2) pages (12 point font, 1 inch margins) utilizing the format listed below. It is critical that the narrative be written in a manner so that someone outside your field will be able to understand the importance, approach, and follow-on funding plan of the project.

1. Research Question/Hypothesis: Statement of the problem to be investigated.
2. Expertise: Give a brief description of your own work in this area of investigation.
3. Approach: Methods of study to be used.
4. Expected Research Products: Describe how the proposed work will enable completion of research products such as a planned application to an external funding agency (indicating as specifically as possible the funding opportunity and the estimated direct costs), development of patentable/licensable technology, a peer-reviewed publication or conference presentation.
5. Budget Justification: Provide a brief summary of the requested funds and what they will be applied toward.
6. Bibliography/Literature Citations – do not count as part of the page limitation.

Additional Documentation (does not count as part of the page limitation)

1. Biographical Sketches: Provide for the PI and co-PIs (limit: five pages for NIH format; two pages for NSF format). Note that the NIH format includes Ongoing and Completed Support as section D.
2. Recent, Current, and Pending Support: Provide for PI and co-PIs, if using the NSF format; provide listing of pending support if using the NIH format.