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Level I Funding

Structure for Level I Proposals

Proposals should not exceed 2 pages, but should include the following sections:

  1. Identifying information:
    You must include contact information for all investigators, including the lead investigator and collaborating investigators. See the Word document for specific information required.
  2. Purpose:
    Describe the specific aims of the proposal. It may be helpful to review examples of successful Level I proposals.
  3. Brief background and description of activities:
    Provide a brief background or rationale for the proposal, and a description of the specific activities.
  4. Relevance to CYFC goals:
    Describe how the proposal will contribute to the CYFC mission, goals, and priority themes.
  5. Budget:
    Describe the amount requested and how the funds will be used.

    This section should also list your departmental budget information needed to transfer the money awarded to you. At a minimum, include the name and phone number of your department's budget coordinator. If available to you, the following information should also be included: budget and fund number, and administrative area number.
  6. Timeline:
    Describe the anticipated timeline to accomplish the goals of the proposal.

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