minigrant-assignment
I have an assignment to write a research grant application. You must pick a topic that falls within the syllabus of the course that I have provided you. You will research for a topic (via PubMed or similar searches) and then use both review and research papers to formulate a grant in which you will propose experiments to test a novel hypothesis related to your topic.
In addition, you should provide me with your primary review and research article because the reviewer needs a hard copy of them. Use three a reference only
Also, I have provided you a samples of Minigrant
General Format of Paper
Basic MLA Format (below is how the top of your first page should look like):
- Your paper should be about 4-5 pages long (not including your reference page)
- Include the page number and your last name on each page in the upper right hand corner
- Your paper should be double-spaced
- Font: Times New Roman, size 12
The format of your grant is as follows; the indicated page(s) is just an approximation:
A. Abstract (1/2 page)
Overall summary of background, significance, and proposal
B. Specific Aims (approx 1-2 page)
Describe what you are trying to achieve by the experimentation of this grant. A simplified overall statement followed by a paragraph adding some explanation of your aims
C. Background and Significance (approx 2 page)
Use of your references to introduce the topic you are covering, background results, which have led you to propose your experiments
D. References (1/2 page)
Remember to site all information that is included in your grant. See example for forma
