Application

Cell and Molecular Biology Training Grant Application Form

Research Proposal:

Research proposals must be written by the applicant (advisors may provide editorial comments).

Research Proposal Format:

Research proposals should be no longer then four double-spaced pages of standard type (at least 12-point typeface) using 1" margins. References, diagrams and illustrations are not included in the four page limit. Proposals that do not conform to this format will be returned.

Proposal Sections:

• Introduction (include a brief summary of background literature)
• Project Specific Aims (what hypotheses will you test?)
• Research Methods (a brief description of methods employed)
• Progress to Date (if the project is not yet in progress, indicate when you expect to begin)
• Feasibility (state how long it will take to complete the whole project and what you expect to accomplish in each of the three years)

Letters Of Recommendation:

To ensure consideration be sure that letters of recommendation are provided By the application deadline.

• Advisor Letter of Recommendation: Your advisor's letter should describe your progress, evaluate your research abilities and assure the availability of adequate funding to support your research (supply funds are not available from the Training Grant). Your advisor needs to explain how much input they had in formulating your proposal.
• Second Letter of Recommendation: A second letter is required from an individual familiar with your research and/or academic record (i.e. previous lab rotation supervisor, graduate program advisor, and former employer).