Program Development - NARRATIVE GUIDELINES
All headings (apart from the Project Title) should left justified; single space all narrative text.
Project Title: Upper Case, Centered
Project Leaders(s): Alpha B. Smith, Professor of Biology, UC California
Associated Staff: Bass, Thomas O., Research Specialist, Fisheries Institute
Introduction
In abstract form, state the rationale for your project (a well-defined problem or important opportunity). Identify who will use the results and how, and summarize the proposed work. Show a clear relationship between the problem statement and the project objectives. Limit to 1 page.
Project Objective(s), Timetable, Estimated Cost
The objectives should be well-defined and clearly stated.
Work to Date (Background)
State previous work by you and others on the problem, as well as the current state of knowledge.
Approach to be Used (Plan of Work)
Present the scientific/technical approach, experiments, procedures, etc., according to the timetable above. Also, identify and discuss any new approaches (innovativeness) to solving problems and exploiting opportunities in resource management or development, or in public outreach on such issues that will be employed; alternatively, the degree to which the proposed activity will focus on new types of important or potentially important resources and issues. Also discuss the role of project personnel. A good rule is to allocate at least half of your narrative to this section.
Need for the Project (Justification) and Potential Use of Results
State why the project should be a program development initiative instead of proceeding through the normal process. Merit, rationale, and utilization for the research proposed are the major criteria by which projects are evaluated by the Sea Grant office. Thus, a clear, concise statement of the "real world" needs for your research (rationale) and description of who will use the results and how (utilization) should be addressed in this section of the proposal narrative. It is expected that you will make contacts with industry and government agencies who will benefit from the results of your project. Discuss who the potential beneficiaries (users) are and how they will benefit (use the results). Please be specific. Letters of support are important, especially if cooperative activities are planned. If you have letters of support for your proposed activity, please send a copy with your proposal.>
Dissemination of Results
State your expected research results and discuss how they will be disseminated (symposia, workshops, demonstrations, personal advising, technical publications, when, and to whom, e.g., contacts with government or industry users). Also, identify how the Sea Grant Extension Program will be involved in information transfer of project results.
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