Outline for Proposals

• Cover Page
  • Complete accompanying form “ The Advancement in PRRS Research Proposal Cover Page”.
    
    
  • Use form as cover page for each proposal copy.
    
    
  • Include a one page Curriculum Vitae for the primary investigator and each co-investigator with the proposal and attach at the end of the proposal (not included in maximum eight pages). 
• Project Summary

  Complete accompanying form “ The Advancement in PRRS Research Proposal Summary”.

  The entire form must be limited to one page. Provide the information in non-technical language. 

• Current Status of Problem

  Give a brief literature review.

• Describe Earlier Related Research

  Research in this area or closely related field by principle investigator, not more than five citations.

• Project Objectives

  List multiple objectives seperately and explain clearly the research questions to be answered.

• Procedures to Achieve Objectives
  • Include details of Experimental Design and Methods. 
    
    
  • Discuss and reference all assays, procedures and statistical tests used in the study. 
    
    
  • Document demonstrated expertise with proposed lab procedures.
• Schedule/Timeline

  Give timelines for proposed research (maximum of 12 months).

• Value of Proposed Research

  Explain the value of the research to the swine industry and relevance to producer priorities (one paragraph).

• Budget for Project

  Overhead and indirect costs will NOT be covered by research funds, this includes all staff salaries. However, graduate student support, student hourly labor, and post-doctoral support are allowed. No equipment over $500 is allowed, this does not include disposable equipment such as test tubes, etc. 

  Costs covered by this award must be indicated in a three column format (i.e. University, Advancement in PRRS Research Award, and Total). 

  List other funding requested or anticipated support for this project.

• Letter of Recommendation

  Up to two letters of recommendation regarding the objective and importance will be accepted.

• Submission Instructions (Please Follow Precisely)
  • Make a copy of the cover and summary page of this booklet and attach as the first and second page of each proposal. 
    
    
  • Attach a one page Curriculum Vitae to the back of the proposal. 
    
    
  • Attach any university information/signature pages behind the Curriculum Vitae. 
    
    
  • Fax copies will NOT be accepted. 
    
    
  • Send one original (paper clipped) and 5 stapled copies of your proposal to arrive by January 1st to the address below.