Application and proposal requirements vary according to each sponsor’s requirements. Please review and follow all requirements to maximize your chance for success. A full proposal provides an in-depth ...

Remember to contact your Research Administrator using the McCormick Proposal Intake Form as soon as you plan on submitting a proposal so they can work with you to start the process. The Principal ...

The Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) PhD Qualifying Exam is intended to allow the candidate to demonstrate depth of understanding in his/her chosen area of research, and to demonstrate the ...

The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) provides proposal development services to help increase the competitiveness of grant proposals. Services can include writing, editing, proofreading and rigorous ...

Perhaps of greatest importance when you apply for an academic position is a description of your proposed research. Departments want to know what you will need to get results within the first three ...

Manage your time – Know the deadlines and plan ahead to obtain requirements like transcripts and recommendations. Follow directions carefully – Applications that are missing elements or submitted ...

Good research is driven by analytical questions. However, in order to know what questions to ask, it is necessary to learn what research already exists on your topic. What are the gaps in the ...

We offer all University affiliates access to an electronic version of the New Faculty Guide to Competing for Research Funding, a resource for those who are new to submitting proposals, and reference ...

All seniors interested in writing a senior thesis involving empirical research for their graduation requirement are required to submit proposals and receive approval from the department. These ...